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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.66, 3,034.41 and 983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.66, 3,034.41 and 983.40 is: 1,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.66 : 3,034.41 = 983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.66/3,034.41 = 983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.66x = 3,034.41 × 983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.66x = 2,984,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,038.79/2,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.30

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