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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.24, 3,306.53 and 1,931.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.24, 3,306.53 and 1,931.61 is: 2,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.24 : 3,306.53 = 1,931.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.24/3,306.53 = 1,931.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.24x = 3,306.53 × 1,931.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.24x = 6,386,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386,916.76/2,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.19

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