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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.21, 3,301.46 and 1,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.21, 3,301.46 and 1,031.60 is: 1,546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.21 : 3,301.46 = 1,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.21/3,301.46 = 1,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.21x = 3,301.46 × 1,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.21x = 3,405,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,780.98/2,202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.53

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