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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.30, 3,035.34 and 984.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.30, 3,035.34 and 984.01 is: 1,476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.30 : 3,035.34 = 984.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.30/3,035.34 = 984.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.30x = 3,035.34 × 984.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.30x = 2,986,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,804.91/2,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.20

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