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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.32, 3,034.32 and 852.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.32, 3,034.32 and 852.62 is: 1,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.32 : 3,034.32 = 852.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.32/3,034.32 = 852.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.32x = 3,034.32 × 852.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.32x = 2,587,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,121.92/2,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.28

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