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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.36, 3,033.48 and 982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.36, 3,033.48 and 982.44 is: 1,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.36 : 3,033.48 = 982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.36/3,033.48 = 982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.36x = 3,033.48 × 982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.36x = 2,980,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,212.09/2,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.63

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