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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.02, 3,359.58 and 1,202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.02, 3,359.58 and 1,202.16 is: 1,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.02 : 3,359.58 = 1,202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.02/3,359.58 = 1,202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.02x = 3,359.58 × 1,202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.02x = 4,038,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,752.69/2,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.39

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