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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.20, 3,300.17 and 1,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.20, 3,300.17 and 1,160.10 is: 1,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.20 : 3,300.17 = 1,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.20/3,300.17 = 1,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.20x = 3,300.17 × 1,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.20x = 3,828,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,530.12/2,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.51

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