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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.46, 3,361.95 and 1,202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.46, 3,361.95 and 1,202.61 is: 1,802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.46 : 3,361.95 = 1,202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.46/3,361.95 = 1,202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.46x = 3,361.95 × 1,202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.46x = 4,043,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,114.69/2,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.18

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