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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.66, 2,788.26 and 1,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.66, 2,788.26 and 1,236.18 is: 1,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.66 : 2,788.26 = 1,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.66/2,788.26 = 1,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.66x = 2,788.26 × 1,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.66x = 3,446,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,791.25/2,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.09

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