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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.48, 3,032.49 and 1,202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.48, 3,032.49 and 1,202.73 is: 1,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.48 : 3,032.49 = 1,202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.48/3,032.49 = 1,202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.48x = 3,032.49 × 1,202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.48x = 3,647,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,274.28/2,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.75

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