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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.44, 3,039.25 and 1,207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.44, 3,039.25 and 1,207.53 is: 1,666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.44 : 3,039.25 = 1,207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.44/3,039.25 = 1,207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.44x = 3,039.25 × 1,207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.44x = 3,669,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,985.55/2,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.33

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