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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.45, 3,033.75 and 925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.45, 3,033.75 and 925.88 is: 1,389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.45 : 3,033.75 = 925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.45/3,033.75 = 925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.45x = 3,033.75 × 925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.45x = 2,808,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,884.66/2,021.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.54

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