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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.07, 3,037.14 and 1,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.07, 3,037.14 and 1,316.82 is: 1,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.07 : 3,037.14 = 1,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.07/3,037.14 = 1,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.07x = 3,037.14 × 1,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.07x = 3,999,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,366.69/2,201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.01

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