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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.08, 3,034.75 and 1,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.08, 3,034.75 and 1,048.46 is: 1,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.08 : 3,034.75 = 1,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.08/3,034.75 = 1,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.08x = 3,034.75 × 1,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.08x = 3,181,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,813.99/2,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.54

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