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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.74, 3,034.13 and 852.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.74, 3,034.13 and 852.94 is: 1,279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.74 : 3,034.13 = 852.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.74/3,034.13 = 852.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.74x = 3,034.13 × 852.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.74x = 2,587,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,930.84/2,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.42

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