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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.44, 3,037.98 and 1,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.44, 3,037.98 and 1,316.92 is: 1,817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.44 : 3,037.98 = 1,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.44/3,037.98 = 1,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.44x = 3,037.98 × 1,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.44x = 4,000,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,776.62/2,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.35

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