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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.06, 2,790.89 and 1,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.06, 2,790.89 and 1,462.64 is: 2,017.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.06 : 2,790.89 = 1,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.06/2,790.89 = 1,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.06x = 2,790.89 × 1,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.06x = 4,082,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,067.35/2,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.77

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