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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.87, 3,030.26 and 925.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.87, 3,030.26 and 925.73 is: 1,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.87 : 3,030.26 = 925.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.87/3,030.26 = 925.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.87x = 3,030.26 × 925.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.87x = 2,805,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,199.38/2,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.74

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