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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.44, 3,302.69 and 1,278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.44, 3,302.69 and 1,278.63 is: 1,917.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.44 : 3,302.69 = 1,278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.44/3,302.69 = 1,278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.44x = 3,302.69 × 1,278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.44x = 4,222,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,912.12/2,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.38

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