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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.26, 3,039.25 and 1,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.26, 3,039.25 and 1,207.56 is: 1,666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.26 : 3,039.25 = 1,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.26/3,039.25 = 1,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.26x = 3,039.25 × 1,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.26x = 3,670,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,066.88/2,202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.50

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