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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.78, 3,034.80 and 926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.78, 3,034.80 and 926.25 is: 1,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.78 : 3,034.80 = 926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.78/3,034.80 = 926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.78x = 3,034.80 × 926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.78x = 2,810,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,983.50/2,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.66

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