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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.46, 3,038.79 and 1,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.46, 3,038.79 and 1,362.76 is: 1,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.46 : 3,038.79 = 1,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.46/3,038.79 = 1,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.46x = 3,038.79 × 1,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.46x = 4,141,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,141.46/2,202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.23

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