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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.49, 3,299.64 and 1,105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.49, 3,299.64 and 1,105.57 is: 1,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.49 : 3,299.64 = 1,105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.49/3,299.64 = 1,105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.49x = 3,299.64 × 1,105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.49x = 3,647,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,982.99/2,202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.30

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