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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.04, 3,030.82 and 851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.04, 3,030.82 and 851.70 is: 1,276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.04 : 3,030.82 = 851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.04/3,030.82 = 851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.04x = 3,030.82 × 851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.04x = 2,581,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,349.39/2,022.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.61

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