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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.88, 3,031.62 and 1,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.88, 3,031.62 and 1,291.72 is: 1,935.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.88 : 3,031.62 = 1,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.88/3,031.62 = 1,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.88x = 3,031.62 × 1,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.88x = 3,916,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,004.19/2,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.86

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