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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.54, 3,034.08 and 1,886.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.54, 3,034.08 and 1,886.78 is: 2,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.54 : 3,034.08 = 1,886.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.54/3,034.08 = 1,886.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.54x = 3,034.08 × 1,886.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.54x = 5,724,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,626.29/2,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.10

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