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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202, 3,040.38 and 1,502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202, 3,040.38 and 1,502.16 is: 2,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202 : 3,040.38 = 1,502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202/3,040.38 = 1,502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202x = 3,040.38 × 1,502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202x = 4,567,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,137.22/2,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.09

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