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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.35, 3,026.86 and 1,200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.35, 3,026.86 and 1,200.22 is: 1,797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.35 : 3,026.86 = 1,200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.35/3,026.86 = 1,200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.35x = 3,026.86 × 1,200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.35x = 3,632,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,897.91/2,021.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.26

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