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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.74, 4,170.08 and 1,902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.74, 4,170.08 and 1,902.22 is: 2,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.74 : 4,170.08 = 1,902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.74/4,170.08 = 1,902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.74x = 4,170.08 × 1,902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.74x = 7,932,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,409.58/3,020.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.98

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