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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.00, 3,031.72 and 1,202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.00, 3,031.72 and 1,202.29 is: 1,659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.00 : 3,031.72 = 1,202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.00/3,031.72 = 1,202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.00x = 3,031.72 × 1,202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.00x = 3,644,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,996.05/2,197.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.08

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