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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.64, 3,038.34 and 1,206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.64, 3,038.34 and 1,206.92 is: 1,665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.64 : 3,038.34 = 1,206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.64/3,038.34 = 1,206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.64x = 3,038.34 × 1,206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.64x = 3,667,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,033.31/2,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.59

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