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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.09, 3,031.52 and 789.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.09, 3,031.52 and 789.27 is: 1,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.09 : 3,031.52 = 789.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.09/3,031.52 = 789.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.09x = 3,031.52 × 789.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.09x = 2,392,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,683.84/2,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.27

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