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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.29, 3,038.69 and 1,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.29, 3,038.69 and 1,270.25 is: 1,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.29 : 3,038.69 = 1,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.29/3,038.69 = 1,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.29x = 3,038.69 × 1,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.29x = 3,859,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,889.62/2,202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.67

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