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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.73, 2,794.11 and 1,492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.73, 2,794.11 and 1,492.67 is: 2,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.73 : 2,794.11 = 1,492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.73/2,794.11 = 1,492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.73x = 2,794.11 × 1,492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.73x = 4,170,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,684.17/2,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.89

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