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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.30, 3,303.45 and 1,683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.30, 3,303.45 and 1,683.90 is: 2,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.30 : 3,303.45 = 1,683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.30/3,303.45 = 1,683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.30x = 3,303.45 × 1,683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.30x = 5,562,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,679.46/2,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.85

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