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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022, 2,789.28 and 1,357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022, 2,789.28 and 1,357.71 is: 1,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022 : 2,789.28 = 1,357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022/2,789.28 = 1,357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022x = 2,789.28 × 1,357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022x = 3,787,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,033.35/2,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.91

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