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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.67, 3,994.46 and 1,201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.67, 3,994.46 and 1,201.94 is: 1,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.67 : 3,994.46 = 1,201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.67/3,994.46 = 1,201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.67x = 3,994.46 × 1,201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.67x = 4,801,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,101.52/2,662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.11

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