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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.79, 3,033.24 and 1,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.79, 3,033.24 and 1,406.80 is: 2,109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.79 : 3,033.24 = 1,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.79/3,033.24 = 1,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.79x = 3,033.24 × 1,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.79x = 4,267,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,162.03/2,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.54

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