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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.20, 3,505.80 and 2,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.20, 3,505.80 and 2,202.80 is: 3,304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.20 : 3,505.80 = 2,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.20/3,505.80 = 2,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.20x = 3,505.80 × 2,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.20x = 7,722,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,576.24/2,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.20

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