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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.22, 3,005.19 and 1,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.22, 3,005.19 and 1,015.73 is: 1,524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.22 : 3,005.19 = 1,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.22/3,005.19 = 1,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.22x = 3,005.19 × 1,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.22x = 3,052,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,461.74/2,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.54

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