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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.58, 3,033.72 and 1,206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.58, 3,033.72 and 1,206.04 is: 1,808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.58 : 3,033.72 = 1,206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.58/3,033.72 = 1,206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.58x = 3,033.72 × 1,206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.58x = 3,658,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,787.67/2,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.97

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