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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.08, 3,037.65 and 1,317.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.08, 3,037.65 and 1,317.65 is: 1,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.08 : 3,037.65 = 1,317.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.08/3,037.65 = 1,317.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.08x = 3,037.65 × 1,317.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.08x = 4,002,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,544.33/2,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.62

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