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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.73, 3,038.58 and 1,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.73, 3,038.58 and 1,207.20 is: 1,666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.73 : 3,038.58 = 1,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.73/3,038.58 = 1,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.73x = 3,038.58 × 1,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.73x = 3,668,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,167.26/2,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.04

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