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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.77, 2,791.46 and 1,138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.77, 2,791.46 and 1,138.62 is: 1,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.77 : 2,791.46 = 1,138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.77/2,791.46 = 1,138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.77x = 2,791.46 × 1,138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.77x = 3,178,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,425.50/2,022.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.32

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