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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.83, 3,038.59 and 1,207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.83, 3,038.59 and 1,207.13 is: 1,665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.83 : 3,038.59 = 1,207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.83/3,038.59 = 1,207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.83x = 3,038.59 × 1,207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.83x = 3,667,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,964.61/2,201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.87

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