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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.21, 2,762.73 and 1,205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.21, 2,762.73 and 1,205.34 is: 1,663.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.21 : 2,762.73 = 1,205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.21/2,762.73 = 1,205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.21x = 2,762.73 × 1,205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.21x = 3,330,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,028.98/2,002.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.18

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