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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.17, 3,033.71 and 1,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.17, 3,033.71 and 1,048.04 is: 1,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.17 : 3,033.71 = 1,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.17/3,033.71 = 1,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.17x = 3,033.71 × 1,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.17x = 3,179,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,455.70/2,022.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.30

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