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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.57, 3,035.49 and 1,048.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.57, 3,035.49 and 1,048.95 is: 1,574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.57 : 3,035.49 = 1,048.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.57/3,035.49 = 1,048.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.57x = 3,035.49 × 1,048.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.57x = 3,184,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,077.24/2,022.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.27

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