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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.60, 3,307.10 and 1,556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.60, 3,307.10 and 1,556.20 is: 2,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.60 : 3,307.10 = 1,556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.60/3,307.10 = 1,556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.60x = 3,307.10 × 1,556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.60x = 5,146,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,509.02/2,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.56

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