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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.15, 3,038.82 and 1,207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.15, 3,038.82 and 1,207.23 is: 1,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.15 : 3,038.82 = 1,207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.15/3,038.82 = 1,207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.15x = 3,038.82 × 1,207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.15x = 3,668,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,554.67/2,202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.90

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