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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.03, 3,033.16 and 541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.03, 3,033.16 and 541.21 is: 811.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.03 : 3,033.16 = 541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.03/3,033.16 = 541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.03x = 3,033.16 × 541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.03x = 1,641,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,576.52/2,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.85

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