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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.27, 3,032.12 and 1,202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.27, 3,032.12 and 1,202.52 is: 1,659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.27 : 3,032.12 = 1,202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.27/3,032.12 = 1,202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.27x = 3,032.12 × 1,202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.27x = 3,646,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,187.95/2,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.42

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