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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.56, 3,291.92 and 2,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.56, 3,291.92 and 2,027.43 is: 3,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.56 : 3,291.92 = 2,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.56/3,291.92 = 2,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.56x = 3,291.92 × 2,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.56x = 6,674,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,146.24/2,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.18

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