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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.27, 3,032.10 and 926.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.27, 3,032.10 and 926.15 is: 1,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.27 : 3,032.10 = 926.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.27/3,032.10 = 926.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.27x = 3,032.10 × 926.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.27x = 2,808,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,164.25/2,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.31

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