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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.56, 3,033.90 and 1,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.56, 3,033.90 and 1,698.20 is: 2,547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.56 : 3,033.90 = 1,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.56/3,033.90 = 1,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.56x = 3,033.90 × 1,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.56x = 5,152,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,168.98/2,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.35

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