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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.20, 3,031.74 and 1,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.20, 3,031.74 and 1,047.68 is: 1,570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.20 : 3,031.74 = 1,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.20/3,031.74 = 1,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.20x = 3,031.74 × 1,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.20x = 3,176,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,293.36/2,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.71

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