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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022, 2,789.70 and 1,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022, 2,789.70 and 1,225.07 is: 1,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022 : 2,789.70 = 1,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022/2,789.70 = 1,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022x = 2,789.70 × 1,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022x = 3,417,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,563.83/2,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.19

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