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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.42, 3,026.79 and 923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.42, 3,026.79 and 923.90 is: 1,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.42 : 3,026.79 = 923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.42/3,026.79 = 923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.42x = 3,026.79 × 923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.42x = 2,796,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,436.15/2,019.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.77

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