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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.22, 3,717.34 and 2,203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.22, 3,717.34 and 2,203.76 is: 3,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.22 : 3,717.34 = 2,203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.22/3,717.34 = 2,203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.22x = 3,717.34 × 2,203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.22x = 8,192,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,125.20/2,702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.63

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