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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201, 3,037.52 and 1,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201, 3,037.52 and 1,269.50 is: 1,751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201 : 3,037.52 = 1,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201/3,037.52 = 1,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201x = 3,037.52 × 1,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201x = 3,856,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,125.29/2,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.99

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