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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.44, 3,304.38 and 1,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.44, 3,304.38 and 1,048.04 is: 1,572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.44 : 3,304.38 = 1,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.44/3,304.38 = 1,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.44x = 3,304.38 × 1,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.44x = 3,463,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,122.42/2,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.40

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