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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.82, 3,298.02 and 1,470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.82, 3,298.02 and 1,470.94 is: 2,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.82 : 3,298.02 = 1,470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.82/3,298.02 = 1,470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.82x = 3,298.02 × 1,470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.82x = 4,851,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,189.54/2,202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.26

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