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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.26, 3,200.90 and 2,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.26, 3,200.90 and 2,022.02 is: 2,793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.26 : 3,200.90 = 2,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.26/3,200.90 = 2,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.26x = 3,200.90 × 2,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.26x = 6,472,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,283.82/2,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.08

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