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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.17, 3,038.51 and 1,270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.17, 3,038.51 and 1,270.13 is: 1,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.17 : 3,038.51 = 1,270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.17/3,038.51 = 1,270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.17x = 3,038.51 × 1,270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.17x = 3,859,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,290.69/2,202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.50

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