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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.59, 3,038.02 and 1,206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.59, 3,038.02 and 1,206.71 is: 1,665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.59 : 3,038.02 = 1,206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.59/3,038.02 = 1,206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.59x = 3,038.02 × 1,206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.59x = 3,666,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,009.11/2,201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.16

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