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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.41, 3,039.23 and 1,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.41, 3,039.23 and 1,318.70 is: 1,819.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.41 : 3,039.23 = 1,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.41/3,039.23 = 1,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.41x = 3,039.23 × 1,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.41x = 4,007,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,832.60/2,202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.75

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