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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.78, 3,022.41 and 923.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.78, 3,022.41 and 923.06 is: 1,382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.78 : 3,022.41 = 923.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.78/3,022.41 = 923.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.78x = 3,022.41 × 923.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.78x = 2,789,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,865.77/2,017.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.64

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