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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.96, 3,302.93 and 1,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.96, 3,302.93 and 1,175.96 is: 1,763.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.96 : 3,302.93 = 1,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.96/3,302.93 = 1,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.96x = 3,302.93 × 1,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.96x = 3,884,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,099.99/2,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.93

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