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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.94, 3,031.89 and 1,406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.94, 3,031.89 and 1,406.53 is: 2,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.94 : 3,031.89 = 1,406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.94/3,031.89 = 1,406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.94x = 3,031.89 × 1,406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.94x = 4,264,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,444.24/2,022.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.04

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