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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.23, 3,033.63 and 1,371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.23, 3,033.63 and 1,371.99 is: 2,057.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.23 : 3,033.63 = 1,371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.23/3,033.63 = 1,371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.23x = 3,033.63 × 1,371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.23x = 4,162,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,110.02/2,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.16

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