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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.40, 3,034.32 and 868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.40, 3,034.32 and 868.48 is: 1,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.40 : 3,034.32 = 868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.40/3,034.32 = 868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.40x = 3,034.32 × 868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.40x = 2,635,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,246.23/2,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.03

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