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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.74, 3,032.18 and 925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.74, 3,032.18 and 925.62 is: 1,388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.74 : 3,032.18 = 925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.74/3,032.18 = 925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.74x = 3,032.18 × 925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.74x = 2,806,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,646.45/2,020.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.92

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