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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.16, 2,789.60 and 1,756.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.16, 2,789.60 and 1,756.26 is: 2,422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.16 : 2,789.60 = 1,756.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.16/2,789.60 = 1,756.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.16x = 2,789.60 × 1,756.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.16x = 4,899,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,262.90/2,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.79

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