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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.85, 3,038.29 and 1,257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.85, 3,038.29 and 1,257.66 is: 1,735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.85 : 3,038.29 = 1,257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.85/3,038.29 = 1,257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.85x = 3,038.29 × 1,257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.85x = 3,821,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,135.80/2,201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.42

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