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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.23, 3,026.16 and 921.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.23, 3,026.16 and 921.93 is: 1,383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.23 : 3,026.16 = 921.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.23/3,026.16 = 921.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.23x = 3,026.16 × 921.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.23x = 2,789,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,907.69/2,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.04

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