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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.03, 4,148.48 and 1,999.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.03, 4,148.48 and 1,999.22 is: 2,758.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.03 : 4,148.48 = 1,999.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.03/4,148.48 = 1,999.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.03x = 4,148.48 × 1,999.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.03x = 8,293,714.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293,714.19/3,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.11

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