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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.97, 3,036.78 and 1,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.97, 3,036.78 and 1,362.54 is: 1,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.97 : 3,036.78 = 1,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.97/3,036.78 = 1,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.97x = 3,036.78 × 1,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.97x = 4,137,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,734.22/2,201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.11

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