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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.92, 3,033.15 and 1,203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.92, 3,033.15 and 1,203.17 is: 1,660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.92 : 3,033.15 = 1,203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.92/3,033.15 = 1,203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.92x = 3,033.15 × 1,203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.92x = 3,649,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,406.48/2,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.39

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