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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.10, 3,993.37 and 1,200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.10, 3,993.37 and 1,200.16 is: 1,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.10 : 3,993.37 = 1,200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.10/3,993.37 = 1,200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.10x = 3,993.37 × 1,200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.10x = 4,792,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,684.93/2,661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.02

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