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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.87, 2,789.58 and 1,314.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.87, 2,789.58 and 1,314.45 is: 1,812.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.87 : 2,789.58 = 1,314.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.87/2,789.58 = 1,314.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.87x = 2,789.58 × 1,314.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.87x = 3,666,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,763.43/2,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.65

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