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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.36, 3,043.66 and 1,821.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.36, 3,043.66 and 1,821.07 is: 2,740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.36 : 3,043.66 = 1,821.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.36/3,043.66 = 1,821.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.36x = 3,043.66 × 1,821.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.36x = 5,542,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542,717.92/2,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.72

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