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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.28, 3,301.63 and 1,507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.28, 3,301.63 and 1,507.23 is: 2,259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.28 : 3,301.63 = 1,507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.28/3,301.63 = 1,507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.28x = 3,301.63 × 1,507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.28x = 4,976,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976,312.02/2,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.62

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