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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.98, 3,313.13 and 2,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.98, 3,313.13 and 2,005.22 is: 2,764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.98 : 3,313.13 = 2,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.98/3,313.13 = 2,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.98x = 3,313.13 × 2,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.98x = 6,643,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643,552.80/2,402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.72

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