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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.58, 3,037.50 and 1,362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.58, 3,037.50 and 1,362.02 is: 1,879.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.58 : 3,037.50 = 1,362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.58/3,037.50 = 1,362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.58x = 3,037.50 × 1,362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.58x = 4,137,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,120.56/2,201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.16

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