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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.08, 3,037.92 and 1,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.08, 3,037.92 and 1,257.76 is: 1,735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.08 : 3,037.92 = 1,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.08/3,037.92 = 1,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.08x = 3,037.92 × 1,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.08x = 3,820,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,974.26/2,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.17

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