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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.64, 3,028.94 and 1,405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.64, 3,028.94 and 1,405.74 is: 2,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.64 : 3,028.94 = 1,405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.64/3,028.94 = 1,405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.64x = 3,028.94 × 1,405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.64x = 4,257,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,902.12/2,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.16

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