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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.33, 3,059.24 and 2,022.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.33, 3,059.24 and 2,022.99 is: 3,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.33 : 3,059.24 = 2,022.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.33/3,059.24 = 2,022.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.33x = 3,059.24 × 2,022.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.33x = 6,188,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,816.99/2,038.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.22

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