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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.67, 3,032.66 and 1,202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.67, 3,032.66 and 1,202.75 is: 1,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.67 : 3,032.66 = 1,202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.67/3,032.66 = 1,202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.67x = 3,032.66 × 1,202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.67x = 3,647,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,542.40/2,197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.74

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