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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.50, 3,033.63 and 705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.50, 3,033.63 and 705.84 is: 1,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.50 : 3,033.63 = 705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.50/3,033.63 = 705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.50x = 3,033.63 × 705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.50x = 2,141,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,259.16/2,022.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.72

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