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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.30, 3,002.16 and 833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.30, 3,002.16 and 833.11 is: 1,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.30 : 3,002.16 = 833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.30/3,002.16 = 833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.30x = 3,002.16 × 833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.30x = 2,501,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,118.89/2,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.12

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