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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.75, 3,030.97 and 1,582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.75, 3,030.97 and 1,582.92 is: 2,371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.75 : 3,030.97 = 1,582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.75/3,030.97 = 1,582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.75x = 3,030.97 × 1,582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.75x = 4,797,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,773.52/2,022.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.91

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