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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.93, 3,033.17 and 1,203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.93, 3,033.17 and 1,203.19 is: 1,660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.93 : 3,033.17 = 1,203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.93/3,033.17 = 1,203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.93x = 3,033.17 × 1,203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.93x = 3,649,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,479.81/2,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.42

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