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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.35, 3,039.18 and 1,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.35, 3,039.18 and 1,207.60 is: 1,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.35 : 3,039.18 = 1,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.35/3,039.18 = 1,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.35x = 3,039.18 × 1,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.35x = 3,670,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,092.53/2,202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.44

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