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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.23, 2,763.20 and 1,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.23, 2,763.20 and 1,118.06 is: 1,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.23 : 2,763.20 = 1,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.23/2,763.20 = 1,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.23x = 2,763.20 × 1,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.23x = 3,089,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,403.99/2,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.98

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