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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.12, 3,033.46 and 1,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.12, 3,033.46 and 1,034.40 is: 1,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.12 : 3,033.46 = 1,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.12/3,033.46 = 1,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.12x = 3,033.46 × 1,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.12x = 3,137,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,811.02/2,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.74

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