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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.94, 3,033.65 and 852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.94, 3,033.65 and 852.24 is: 1,278.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.94 : 3,033.65 = 852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.94/3,033.65 = 852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.94x = 3,033.65 × 852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.94x = 2,585,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,382.71/2,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.66

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