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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.28, 3,032.16 and 1,820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.28, 3,032.16 and 1,820.96 is: 2,728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.28 : 3,032.16 = 1,820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.28/3,032.16 = 1,820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.28x = 3,032.16 × 1,820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.28x = 5,521,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521,442.07/2,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.96

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