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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.24, 3,034.31 and 852.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.24, 3,034.31 and 852.51 is: 1,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.24 : 3,034.31 = 852.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.24/3,034.31 = 852.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.24x = 3,034.31 × 852.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.24x = 2,586,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,775.36/2,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.16

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