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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.78, 3,035.33 and 927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.78, 3,035.33 and 927.14 is: 1,391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.78 : 3,035.33 = 927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.78/3,035.33 = 927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.78x = 3,035.33 × 927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.78x = 2,814,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,156.04/2,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.23

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