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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.66, 3,299.33 and 1,506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.66, 3,299.33 and 1,506.06 is: 2,255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.66 : 3,299.33 = 1,506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.66/3,299.33 = 1,506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.66x = 3,299.33 × 1,506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.66x = 4,968,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,992.70/2,202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.91

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