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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.41, 3,033.70 and 706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.41, 3,033.70 and 706.29 is: 1,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.41 : 3,033.70 = 706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.41/3,033.70 = 706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.41x = 3,033.70 × 706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.41x = 2,142,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,688.40/2,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.48

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