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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.98, 3,039.62 and 1,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.98, 3,039.62 and 1,494.92 is: 2,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.98 : 3,039.62 = 1,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.98/3,039.62 = 1,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.98x = 3,039.62 × 1,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.98x = 4,543,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,988.73/2,202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.66

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