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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.50, 3,035.10 and 927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.50, 3,035.10 and 927.56 is: 1,391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.50 : 3,035.10 = 927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.50/3,035.10 = 927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.50x = 3,035.10 × 927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.50x = 2,815,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,237.36/2,023.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.27

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