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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.30, 3,300.90 and 1,226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.30, 3,300.90 and 1,226.45 is: 1,838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.30 : 3,300.90 = 1,226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.30/3,300.90 = 1,226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.30x = 3,300.90 × 1,226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.30x = 4,048,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,372.30/2,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.25

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