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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.52, 3,032.58 and 1,202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.52, 3,032.58 and 1,202.81 is: 1,659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.52 : 3,032.58 = 1,202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.52/3,032.58 = 1,202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.52x = 3,032.58 × 1,202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.52x = 3,647,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,602.39/2,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.88

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