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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.76, 3,032.61 and 853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.76, 3,032.61 and 853.12 is: 1,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.76 : 3,032.61 = 853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.76/3,032.61 = 853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.76x = 3,032.61 × 853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.76x = 2,587,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,180.24/2,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.03

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