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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.03, 2,791.40 and 1,236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.03, 2,791.40 and 1,236.33 is: 1,706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.03 : 2,791.40 = 1,236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.03/2,791.40 = 1,236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.03x = 2,791.40 × 1,236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.03x = 3,451,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,085.38/2,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.74

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