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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.08, 2,789.79 and 1,648.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.08, 2,789.79 and 1,648.41 is: 2,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.08 : 2,789.79 = 1,648.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.08/2,789.79 = 1,648.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.08x = 2,789.79 × 1,648.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.08x = 4,598,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,717.73/2,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.26

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