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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.05, 3,033.32 and 852.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.05, 3,033.32 and 852.45 is: 1,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.05 : 3,033.32 = 852.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.05/3,033.32 = 852.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.05x = 3,033.32 × 852.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.05x = 2,585,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,768.74/2,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.15

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