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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.53, 3,037.94 and 1,206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.53, 3,037.94 and 1,206.81 is: 1,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.53 : 3,037.94 = 1,206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.53/3,037.94 = 1,206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.53x = 3,037.94 × 1,206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.53x = 3,666,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,216.37/2,201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.30

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