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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.32, 3,039.72 and 1,417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.32, 3,039.72 and 1,417.16 is: 1,956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.32 : 3,039.72 = 1,417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.32/3,039.72 = 1,417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.32x = 3,039.72 × 1,417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.32x = 4,307,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,769.60/2,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.01

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