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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.15, 3,031.83 and 925.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.15, 3,031.83 and 925.22 is: 1,387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.15 : 3,031.83 = 925.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.15/3,031.83 = 925.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.15x = 3,031.83 × 925.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.15x = 2,805,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,117.33/2,021.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.88

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