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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.22, 3,030.85 and 1,201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.22, 3,030.85 and 1,201.50 is: 1,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.22 : 3,030.85 = 1,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.22/3,030.85 = 1,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.22x = 3,030.85 × 1,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.22x = 3,641,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,555.63/2,196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.10

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