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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.22, 3,747.69 and 1,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.22, 3,747.69 and 1,204.66 is: 1,804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.22 : 3,747.69 = 1,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.22/3,747.69 = 1,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.22x = 3,747.69 × 1,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.22x = 4,514,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,692.24/2,502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.27

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