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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.22, 3,996.18 and 1,202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.22, 3,996.18 and 1,202.01 is: 1,803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.22 : 3,996.18 = 1,202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.22/3,996.18 = 1,202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.22x = 3,996.18 × 1,202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.22x = 4,803,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,448.32/2,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.62

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