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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.41, 3,032.29 and 1,202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.41, 3,032.29 and 1,202.68 is: 1,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.41 : 3,032.29 = 1,202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.41/3,032.29 = 1,202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.41x = 3,032.29 × 1,202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.41x = 3,646,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,874.54/2,197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.62

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