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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.64, 3,039.24 and 1,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.64, 3,039.24 and 1,318.80 is: 1,819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.64 : 3,039.24 = 1,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.64/3,039.24 = 1,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.64x = 3,039.24 × 1,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.64x = 4,008,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,149.71/2,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.70

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