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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.37, 3,039.22 and 1,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.37, 3,039.22 and 1,362.85 is: 1,880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.37 : 3,039.22 = 1,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.37/3,039.22 = 1,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.37x = 3,039.22 × 1,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.37x = 4,141,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,995.08/2,202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.70

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