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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.30, 3,012.20 and 1,927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.30, 3,012.20 and 1,927.50 is: 2,870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.30 : 3,012.20 = 1,927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.30/3,012.20 = 1,927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.30x = 3,012.20 × 1,927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.30x = 5,806,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,005.86/2,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.99

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