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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.20, 3,082.80 and 2,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.20, 3,082.80 and 2,022.80 is: 3,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.20 : 3,082.80 = 2,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.20/3,082.80 = 2,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.20x = 3,082.80 × 2,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.20x = 6,235,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,887.84/2,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.20

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