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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.17, 3,033.71 and 926.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.17, 3,033.71 and 926.58 is: 1,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.17 : 3,033.71 = 926.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.17/3,033.71 = 926.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.17x = 3,033.71 × 926.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.17x = 2,810,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,985.23/2,023.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.40

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