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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.60, 3,092.86 and 1,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.60, 3,092.86 and 1,022.17 is: 1,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.60 : 3,092.86 = 1,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.60/3,092.86 = 1,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.60x = 3,092.86 × 1,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.60x = 3,161,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,418.42/2,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.48

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