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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.41, 3,034.56 and 1,047.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.41, 3,034.56 and 1,047.98 is: 1,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.41 : 3,034.56 = 1,047.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.41/3,034.56 = 1,047.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.41x = 3,034.56 × 1,047.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.41x = 3,180,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,158.19/2,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.46

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