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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.40, 3,298.80 and 1,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.40, 3,298.80 and 1,959.20 is: 2,934.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.40 : 3,298.80 = 1,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.40/3,298.80 = 1,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.40x = 3,298.80 × 1,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.40x = 6,463,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,008.96/2,202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.53

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