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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.32, 3,032.23 and 1,202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.32, 3,032.23 and 1,202.57 is: 1,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.32 : 3,032.23 = 1,202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.32/3,032.23 = 1,202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.32x = 3,032.23 × 1,202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.32x = 3,646,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,468.83/2,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.51

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