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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.12, 3,287.52 and 1,874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.12, 3,287.52 and 1,874.16 is: 2,797.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.12 : 3,287.52 = 1,874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.12/3,287.52 = 1,874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.12x = 3,287.52 × 1,874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.12x = 6,161,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,338.48/2,202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.91

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