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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.92, 2,763.09 and 1,216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.92, 2,763.09 and 1,216.41 is: 1,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.92 : 2,763.09 = 1,216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.92/2,763.09 = 1,216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.92x = 2,763.09 × 1,216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.92x = 3,361,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,050.31/2,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.08

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