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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.97, 3,039.04 and 1,417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.97, 3,039.04 and 1,417.48 is: 1,955.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.97 : 3,039.04 = 1,417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.97/3,039.04 = 1,417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.97x = 3,039.04 × 1,417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.97x = 4,307,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,778.42/2,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.44

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