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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.03, 3,037.01 and 1,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.03, 3,037.01 and 1,317.74 is: 1,817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.03 : 3,037.01 = 1,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.03/3,037.01 = 1,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.03x = 3,037.01 × 1,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.03x = 4,001,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,967.78/2,202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.40

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