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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.43, 3,032.42 and 1,202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.43, 3,032.42 and 1,202.68 is: 1,659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.43 : 3,032.42 = 1,202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.43/3,032.42 = 1,202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.43x = 3,032.42 × 1,202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.43x = 3,647,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,017.29/2,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.68

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