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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.01, 2,822.22 and 1,248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.01, 2,822.22 and 1,248.90 is: 1,723.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.01 : 2,822.22 = 1,248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.01/2,822.22 = 1,248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.01x = 2,822.22 × 1,248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.01x = 3,524,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,670.56/2,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.55

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