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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.12, 3,031.56 and 1,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.12, 3,031.56 and 1,251 is: 1,875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.12 : 3,031.56 = 1,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.12/3,031.56 = 1,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.12x = 3,031.56 × 1,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.12x = 3,792,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,481.56/2,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.50

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