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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.48, 3,041.37 and 2,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.48, 3,041.37 and 2,049.39 is: 2,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.48 : 3,041.37 = 2,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.48/3,041.37 = 2,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.48x = 3,041.37 × 2,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.48x = 6,232,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,953.26/2,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.97

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