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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.35, 3,032.31 and 1,202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.35, 3,032.31 and 1,202.62 is: 1,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.35 : 3,032.31 = 1,202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.35/3,032.31 = 1,202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.35x = 3,032.31 × 1,202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.35x = 3,646,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,716.65/2,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.60

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