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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.09, 3,031.69 and 1,632.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.09, 3,031.69 and 1,632.57 is: 2,447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.09 : 3,031.69 = 1,632.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.09/3,031.69 = 1,632.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.09x = 3,031.69 × 1,632.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.09x = 4,949,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,426.90/2,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.68

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