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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.72, 3,039.80 and 1,201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.72, 3,039.80 and 1,201.16 is: 1,805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.72 : 3,039.80 = 1,201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.72/3,039.80 = 1,201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.72x = 3,039.80 × 1,201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.72x = 3,651,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,286.17/2,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.14

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