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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.62, 2,791.34 and 1,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.62, 2,791.34 and 1,236.80 is: 1,706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.62 : 2,791.34 = 1,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.62/2,791.34 = 1,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.62x = 2,791.34 × 1,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.62x = 3,452,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,329.31/2,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.86

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