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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.66, 3,031.25 and 1,472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.66, 3,031.25 and 1,472.27 is: 2,206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.66 : 3,031.25 = 1,472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.66/3,031.25 = 1,472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.66x = 3,031.25 × 1,472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.66x = 4,462,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,795.92/2,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.40

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