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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.27, 3,302.85 and 1,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.27, 3,302.85 and 1,160.88 is: 1,741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.27 : 3,302.85 = 1,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.27/3,302.85 = 1,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.27x = 3,302.85 × 1,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.27x = 3,834,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,212.51/2,202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.03

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