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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.07, 3,298.49 and 1,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.07, 3,298.49 and 1,158.97 is: 1,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.07 : 3,298.49 = 1,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.07/3,298.49 = 1,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.07x = 3,298.49 × 1,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.07x = 3,822,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,834.46/2,201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.81

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