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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.33, 3,036.73 and 1,404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.33, 3,036.73 and 1,404.59 is: 1,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.33 : 3,036.73 = 1,404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.33/3,036.73 = 1,404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.33x = 3,036.73 × 1,404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.33x = 4,265,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,361.61/2,202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.75

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