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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.91, 3,033.13 and 1,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.91, 3,033.13 and 1,203.20 is: 1,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.91 : 3,033.13 = 1,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.91/3,033.13 = 1,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.91x = 3,033.13 × 1,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.91x = 3,649,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,471.10/2,197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.43

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