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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022, 3,034.26 and 867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022, 3,034.26 and 867.75 is: 1,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022 : 3,034.26 = 867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022/3,034.26 = 867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022x = 3,034.26 × 867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022x = 2,632,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,979.12/2,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.17

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