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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.58, 3,033.87 and 1,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.58, 3,033.87 and 1,371.70 is: 2,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.58 : 3,033.87 = 1,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.58/3,033.87 = 1,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.58x = 3,033.87 × 1,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.58x = 4,161,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,559.48/2,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.55

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