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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.52, 3,027.30 and 1,534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.52, 3,027.30 and 1,534.36 is: 2,296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.52 : 3,027.30 = 1,534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.52/3,027.30 = 1,534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.52x = 3,027.30 × 1,534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.52x = 4,644,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,968.03/2,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.62

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