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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.17, 3,016.50 and 1,788.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.17, 3,016.50 and 1,788.89 is: 2,668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.17 : 3,016.50 = 1,788.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.17/3,016.50 = 1,788.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.17x = 3,016.50 × 1,788.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.17x = 5,396,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,164.89/2,022.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.51

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