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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.16, 3,297.12 and 1,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.16, 3,297.12 and 1,761.16 is: 2,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.16 : 3,297.12 = 1,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.16/3,297.12 = 1,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.16x = 3,297.12 × 1,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.16x = 5,806,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,755.86/2,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.85

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