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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.09, 2,789.62 and 1,235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.09, 2,789.62 and 1,235.71 is: 1,704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.09 : 2,789.62 = 1,235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.09/2,789.62 = 1,235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.09x = 2,789.62 × 1,235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.09x = 3,447,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,161.33/2,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.75

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