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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.06, 2,788.34 and 1,322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.06, 2,788.34 and 1,322.84 is: 1,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.06 : 2,788.34 = 1,322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.06/2,788.34 = 1,322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.06x = 2,788.34 × 1,322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.06x = 3,688,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,527.69/2,021.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.05

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