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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.26, 3,039.45 and 1,202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.26, 3,039.45 and 1,202.07 is: 1,805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.26 : 3,039.45 = 1,202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.26/3,039.45 = 1,202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.26x = 3,039.45 × 1,202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.26x = 3,653,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,631.66/2,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.81

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