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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.04, 3,035.40 and 983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.04, 3,035.40 and 983.60 is: 1,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.04 : 3,035.40 = 983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.04/3,035.40 = 983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.04x = 3,035.40 × 983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.04x = 2,985,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,619.44/2,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.81

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