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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.22, 3,013.50 and 1,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.22, 3,013.50 and 1,183.88 is: 1,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.22 : 3,013.50 = 1,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.22/3,013.50 = 1,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.22x = 3,013.50 × 1,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.22x = 3,567,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,622.38/2,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.17

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