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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.58, 2,792.35 and 1,492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.58, 2,792.35 and 1,492.75 is: 2,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.58 : 2,792.35 = 1,492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.58/2,792.35 = 1,492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.58x = 2,792.35 × 1,492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.58x = 4,168,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,273.00/2,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.85

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