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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.39, 3,301.46 and 1,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.39, 3,301.46 and 1,226.44 is: 1,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.39 : 3,301.46 = 1,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.39/3,301.46 = 1,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.39x = 3,301.46 × 1,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.39x = 4,049,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,045.20/2,202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.48

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