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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.65, 2,772.02 and 1,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.65, 2,772.02 and 1,222.14 is: 1,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.65 : 2,772.02 = 1,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.65/2,772.02 = 1,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.65x = 2,772.02 × 1,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.65x = 3,387,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,790.41/2,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.60

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