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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.85, 3,039.87 and 1,208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.85, 3,039.87 and 1,208.09 is: 1,667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.85 : 3,039.87 = 1,208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.85/3,039.87 = 1,208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.85x = 3,039.87 × 1,208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.85x = 3,672,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,436.55/2,202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.13

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