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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.66, 3,032.76 and 1,202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.66, 3,032.76 and 1,202.95 is: 1,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.66 : 3,032.76 = 1,202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.66/3,032.76 = 1,202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.66x = 3,032.76 × 1,202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.66x = 3,648,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,258.64/2,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.07

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