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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.96, 3,023.73 and 920.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.96, 3,023.73 and 920.03 is: 1,379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.96 : 3,023.73 = 920.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.96/3,023.73 = 920.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.96x = 3,023.73 × 920.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.96x = 2,781,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,907.19/2,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.95

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