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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.79, 3,038.28 and 1,207.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.79, 3,038.28 and 1,207.07 is: 1,665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.79 : 3,038.28 = 1,207.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.79/3,038.28 = 1,207.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.79x = 3,038.28 × 1,207.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.79x = 3,667,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,401.45/2,201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.65

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