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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.96, 3,038.74 and 1,207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.96, 3,038.74 and 1,207.33 is: 1,666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.96 : 3,038.74 = 1,207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.96/3,038.74 = 1,207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.96x = 3,038.74 × 1,207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.96x = 3,668,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,761.96/2,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.13

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