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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.64, 3,301.18 and 1,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.64, 3,301.18 and 1,047.40 is: 1,570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.64 : 3,301.18 = 1,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.64/3,301.18 = 1,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.64x = 3,301.18 × 1,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.64x = 3,457,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,655.93/2,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.49

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