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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.19, 3,001.25 and 848.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.19, 3,001.25 and 848.75 is: 1,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.19 : 3,001.25 = 848.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.19/3,001.25 = 848.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.19x = 3,001.25 × 848.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.19x = 2,547,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,298.05/2,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.26

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