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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.62, 3,305.56 and 1,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.62, 3,305.56 and 1,774.94 is: 2,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.62 : 3,305.56 = 1,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.62/3,305.56 = 1,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.62x = 3,305.56 × 1,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.62x = 5,867,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,867,170.67/2,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.72

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