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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.66, 2,791.26 and 1,138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.66, 2,791.26 and 1,138.38 is: 1,570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.66 : 2,791.26 = 1,138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.66/2,791.26 = 1,138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.66x = 2,791.26 × 1,138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.66x = 3,177,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,514.56/2,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.96

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