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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.17, 3,003.36 and 1,309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.17, 3,003.36 and 1,309.22 is: 1,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.17 : 3,003.36 = 1,309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.17/3,003.36 = 1,309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.17x = 3,003.36 × 1,309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.17x = 3,932,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,058.98/2,002.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.90

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