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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.43, 2,998.26 and 1,122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.43, 2,998.26 and 1,122.42 is: 1,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.43 : 2,998.26 = 1,122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.43/2,998.26 = 1,122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.43x = 2,998.26 × 1,122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.43x = 3,365,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,306.99/2,000.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.29

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