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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.60, 3,298.42 and 1,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.60, 3,298.42 and 1,839 is: 2,753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.60 : 3,298.42 = 1,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.60/3,298.42 = 1,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.60x = 3,298.42 × 1,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.60x = 6,065,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,794.38/2,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.92

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