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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.35, 3,001.78 and 1,222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.35, 3,001.78 and 1,222.51 is: 1,831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.35 : 3,001.78 = 1,222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.35/3,001.78 = 1,222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.35x = 3,001.78 × 1,222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.35x = 3,669,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,706.07/2,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.78

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