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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.08, 3,301.96 and 1,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.08, 3,301.96 and 1,162.64 is: 1,743.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.08 : 3,301.96 = 1,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.08/3,301.96 = 1,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.08x = 3,301.96 × 1,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.08x = 3,838,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,990.77/2,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.35

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