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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.57, 3,038.03 and 1,206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.57, 3,038.03 and 1,206.66 is: 1,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.57 : 3,038.03 = 1,206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.57/3,038.03 = 1,206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.57x = 3,038.03 × 1,206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.57x = 3,665,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,856.38/2,201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.11

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