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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.48, 3,304.32 and 1,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.48, 3,304.32 and 1,277.76 is: 1,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.48 : 3,304.32 = 1,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.48/3,304.32 = 1,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.48x = 3,304.32 × 1,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.48x = 4,222,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,127.92/2,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.99

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