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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.72, 3,023.58 and 2,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.72, 3,023.58 and 2,005.08 is: 2,752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.72 : 3,023.58 = 2,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.72/3,023.58 = 2,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.72x = 3,023.58 × 2,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.72x = 6,062,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,519.79/2,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.29

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