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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.11, 3,036.02 and 983.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.11, 3,036.02 and 983.61 is: 1,476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.11 : 3,036.02 = 983.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.11/3,036.02 = 983.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.11x = 3,036.02 × 983.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.11x = 2,986,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,254.71/2,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.07

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