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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.01, 3,296.32 and 1,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.01, 3,296.32 and 1,274.96 is: 1,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.01 : 3,296.32 = 1,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.01/3,296.32 = 1,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.01x = 3,296.32 × 1,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.01x = 4,202,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,676.15/2,202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.56

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