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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.42, 3,039.34 and 1,318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.42, 3,039.34 and 1,318.23 is: 1,819.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.42 : 3,039.34 = 1,318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.42/3,039.34 = 1,318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.42x = 3,039.34 × 1,318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.42x = 4,006,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,549.17/2,202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.16

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