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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.96, 3,039.38 and 1,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.96, 3,039.38 and 1,271.08 is: 1,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.96 : 3,039.38 = 1,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.96/3,039.38 = 1,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.96x = 3,039.38 × 1,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.96x = 3,863,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,295.13/2,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.48

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