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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.64, 3,037.93 and 1,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.64, 3,037.93 and 1,317.25 is: 1,817.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.64 : 3,037.93 = 1,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.64/3,037.93 = 1,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.64x = 3,037.93 × 1,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.64x = 4,001,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,713.29/2,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.61

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