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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.68, 3,039.57 and 1,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.68, 3,039.57 and 1,677.80 is: 2,315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.68 : 3,039.57 = 1,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.68/3,039.57 = 1,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.68x = 3,039.57 × 1,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.68x = 5,099,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,775.35/2,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.26

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