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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.42, 3,034.11 and 926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.42, 3,034.11 and 926.85 is: 1,389.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.42 : 3,034.11 = 926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.42/3,034.11 = 926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.42x = 3,034.11 × 926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.42x = 2,812,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,164.85/2,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.81

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