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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.96, 3,124.20 and 1,602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.96, 3,124.20 and 1,602.28 is: 2,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.96 : 3,124.20 = 1,602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.96/3,124.20 = 1,602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.96x = 3,124.20 × 1,602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.96x = 5,005,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,843.18/2,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.10

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