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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.54, 3,038.12 and 1,206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.54, 3,038.12 and 1,206.82 is: 1,665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.54 : 3,038.12 = 1,206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.54/3,038.12 = 1,206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.54x = 3,038.12 × 1,206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.54x = 3,666,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,459.40/2,201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.41

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