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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.56, 3,029.57 and 927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.56, 3,029.57 and 927.84 is: 1,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.56 : 3,029.57 = 927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.56/3,029.57 = 927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.56x = 3,029.57 × 927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.56x = 2,810,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,956.23/2,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.80

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