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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.10, 3,033.13 and 789.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.10, 3,033.13 and 789.63 is: 1,184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.10 : 3,033.13 = 789.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.10/3,033.13 = 789.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.10x = 3,033.13 × 789.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.10x = 2,395,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,052.42/2,022.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.44

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