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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.71, 3,032.40 and 912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.71, 3,032.40 and 912.20 is: 1,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.71 : 3,032.40 = 912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.71/3,032.40 = 912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.71x = 3,032.40 × 912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.71x = 2,766,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,155.28/2,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.55

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