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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.83, 4,592.70 and 2,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.83, 4,592.70 and 2,022.64 is: 3,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.83 : 4,592.70 = 2,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.83/4,592.70 = 2,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.83x = 4,592.70 × 2,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.83x = 9,289,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,378.73/3,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.97

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