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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.02, 3,031.66 and 1,202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.02, 3,031.66 and 1,202.31 is: 1,659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.02 : 3,031.66 = 1,202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.02/3,031.66 = 1,202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.02x = 3,031.66 × 1,202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.02x = 3,644,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,996.64/2,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.06

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