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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.12, 3,303.72 and 1,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.12, 3,303.72 and 1,228.32 is: 1,842.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.12 : 3,303.72 = 1,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.12/3,303.72 = 1,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.12x = 3,303.72 × 1,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.12x = 4,058,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,025.35/2,202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.78

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