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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.63, 3,302.57 and 1,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.63, 3,302.57 and 1,161.98 is: 1,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.63 : 3,302.57 = 1,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.63/3,302.57 = 1,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.63x = 3,302.57 × 1,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.63x = 3,837,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,497.97/2,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.23

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