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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.10, 2,771.40 and 1,222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.10, 2,771.40 and 1,222.13 is: 1,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.10 : 2,771.40 = 1,222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.10/2,771.40 = 1,222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.10x = 2,771.40 × 1,222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.10x = 3,386,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,997.23/2,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.67

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