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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.64, 3,038.26 and 1,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.64, 3,038.26 and 1,270.14 is: 1,752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.64 : 3,038.26 = 1,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.64/3,038.26 = 1,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.64x = 3,038.26 × 1,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.64x = 3,859,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,015.56/2,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.79

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