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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.84, 3,305.52 and 1,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.84, 3,305.52 and 1,048.68 is: 1,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.84 : 3,305.52 = 1,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.84/3,305.52 = 1,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.84x = 3,305.52 × 1,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.84x = 3,466,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,432.71/2,202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.62

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