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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.41, 3,039.36 and 1,318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.41, 3,039.36 and 1,318.25 is: 1,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.41 : 3,039.36 = 1,318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.41/3,039.36 = 1,318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.41x = 3,039.36 × 1,318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.41x = 4,006,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,636.32/2,202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.21

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