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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.50, 3,297.60 and 1,817.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.50, 3,297.60 and 1,817.14 is: 2,720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.50 : 3,297.60 = 1,817.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.50/3,297.60 = 1,817.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.50x = 3,297.60 × 1,817.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.50x = 5,992,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,200.86/2,202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.64

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