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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.41, 3,301.89 and 1,091.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.41, 3,301.89 and 1,091.06 is: 1,635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.41 : 3,301.89 = 1,091.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.41/3,301.89 = 1,091.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.41x = 3,301.89 × 1,091.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.41x = 3,602,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,560.10/2,202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.74

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