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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.01, 3,040.83 and 1,417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.01, 3,040.83 and 1,417.42 is: 1,957.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.01 : 3,040.83 = 1,417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.01/3,040.83 = 1,417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.01x = 3,040.83 × 1,417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.01x = 4,310,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,133.26/2,202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.36

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