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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.31, 2,770.54 and 1,222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.31, 2,770.54 and 1,222.81 is: 1,686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.31 : 2,770.54 = 1,222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.31/2,770.54 = 1,222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.31x = 2,770.54 × 1,222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.31x = 3,387,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,834.03/2,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.91

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