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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.50, 3,032.12 and 869.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.50, 3,032.12 and 869.06 is: 1,302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.50 : 3,032.12 = 869.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.50/3,032.12 = 869.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.50x = 3,032.12 × 869.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.50x = 2,635,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,094.21/2,022.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.89

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