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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.16, 3,037.20 and 1,362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.16, 3,037.20 and 1,362.27 is: 1,878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.16 : 3,037.20 = 1,362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.16/3,037.20 = 1,362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.16x = 3,037.20 × 1,362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.16x = 4,137,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,500.39/2,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.84

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