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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.37, 3,033.65 and 1,205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.37, 3,033.65 and 1,205.89 is: 1,808.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.37 : 3,033.65 = 1,205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.37/3,033.65 = 1,205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.37x = 3,033.65 × 1,205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.37x = 3,658,243.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,243.63/2,022.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.89

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