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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.08, 3,304.20 and 1,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.08, 3,304.20 and 1,785.20 is: 2,678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.08 : 3,304.20 = 1,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.08/3,304.20 = 1,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.08x = 3,304.20 × 1,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.08x = 5,898,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,657.84/2,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.68

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