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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.26, 3,201.94 and 2,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.26, 3,201.94 and 2,022.06 is: 2,794.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.26 : 3,201.94 = 2,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.26/3,201.94 = 2,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.26x = 3,201.94 × 2,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.26x = 6,474,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474,514.80/2,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.04

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