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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.52, 3,033.78 and 868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.52, 3,033.78 and 868 is: 1,302

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.52 : 3,033.78 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.52/3,033.78 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.52x = 3,033.78 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.52x = 2,633,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,321.04/2,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302

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