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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.55, 3,033.84 and 926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.55, 3,033.84 and 926.68 is: 1,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.55 : 3,033.84 = 926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.55/3,033.84 = 926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.55x = 3,033.84 × 926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.55x = 2,811,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,398.85/2,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.72

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