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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.22, 2,997.72 and 1,074.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.22, 2,997.72 and 1,074.71 is: 1,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.22 : 2,997.72 = 1,074.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.22/2,997.72 = 1,074.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.22x = 2,997.72 × 1,074.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.22x = 3,221,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,664.67/2,000.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.66

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