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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.84, 2,792.34 and 1,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.84, 2,792.34 and 1,314.92 is: 1,815.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.84 : 2,792.34 = 1,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.84/2,792.34 = 1,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.84x = 2,792.34 × 1,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.84x = 3,671,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,703.71/2,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.12

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