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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.42, 3,202.20 and 1,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.42, 3,202.20 and 1,901.22 is: 2,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.42 : 3,202.20 = 1,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.42/3,202.20 = 1,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.42x = 3,202.20 × 1,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.42x = 6,088,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,086.68/2,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.44

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