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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.51, 3,039.37 and 1,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.51, 3,039.37 and 1,318.80 is: 1,819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.51 : 3,039.37 = 1,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.51/3,039.37 = 1,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.51x = 3,039.37 × 1,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.51x = 4,008,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,317.86/2,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.89

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