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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.73, 3,039.70 and 1,456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.73, 3,039.70 and 1,456.33 is: 2,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.73 : 3,039.70 = 1,456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.73/3,039.70 = 1,456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.73x = 3,039.70 × 1,456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.73x = 4,426,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,807.59/2,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.60

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