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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.94, 2,789.58 and 1,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.94, 2,789.58 and 1,225.52 is: 1,690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.94 : 2,789.58 = 1,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.94/2,789.58 = 1,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.94x = 2,789.58 × 1,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.94x = 3,418,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,686.08/2,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.80

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