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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.22, 2,763.12 and 1,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.22, 2,763.12 and 1,118 is: 1,542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.22 : 2,763.12 = 1,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.22/2,763.12 = 1,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.22x = 2,763.12 × 1,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.22x = 3,089,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,168.16/2,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.87

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