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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.68, 3,037.94 and 1,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.68, 3,037.94 and 1,317.56 is: 1,818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.68 : 3,037.94 = 1,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.68/3,037.94 = 1,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.68x = 3,037.94 × 1,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.68x = 4,002,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,668.23/2,201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.01

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