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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.52, 3,032.19 and 925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.52, 3,032.19 and 925.14 is: 1,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.52 : 3,032.19 = 925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.52/3,032.19 = 925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.52x = 3,032.19 × 925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.52x = 2,805,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,200.26/2,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.67

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