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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.40, 3,034.22 and 927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.40, 3,034.22 and 927.40 is: 1,390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.40 : 3,034.22 = 927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.40/3,034.22 = 927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.40x = 3,034.22 × 927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.40x = 2,813,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,935.63/2,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.70

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