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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.18, 3,387.80 and 2,002.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.18, 3,387.80 and 2,002.47 is: 2,998.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.18 : 3,387.80 = 2,002.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.18/3,387.80 = 2,002.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.18x = 3,387.80 × 2,002.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.18x = 6,783,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,783,973.59/2,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.87

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