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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.92, 3,014.79 and 1,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.92, 3,014.79 and 1,802.28 is: 2,688.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.92 : 3,014.79 = 1,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.92/3,014.79 = 1,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.92x = 3,014.79 × 1,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.92x = 5,433,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,495.72/2,020.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.62

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