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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.52, 3,038.28 and 1,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.52, 3,038.28 and 1,807.44 is: 2,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.52 : 3,038.28 = 1,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.52/3,038.28 = 1,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.52x = 3,038.28 × 1,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.52x = 5,491,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491,508.80/2,201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.42

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