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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.12, 3,033.41 and 982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.12, 3,033.41 and 982.69 is: 1,474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.12 : 3,033.41 = 982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.12/3,033.41 = 982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.12x = 3,033.41 × 982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.12x = 2,980,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,901.67/2,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.15

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