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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.05, 3,032.19 and 851.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.05, 3,032.19 and 851.46 is: 1,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.05 : 3,032.19 = 851.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.05/3,032.19 = 851.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.05x = 3,032.19 × 851.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.05x = 2,581,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,788.50/2,022.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.82

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