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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.62, 3,032.31 and 1,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.62, 3,032.31 and 1,251.50 is: 1,876.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.62 : 3,032.31 = 1,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.62/3,032.31 = 1,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.62x = 3,032.31 × 1,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.62x = 3,794,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,935.97/2,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.25

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