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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.74, 3,033.33 and 1,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.74, 3,033.33 and 1,033.78 is: 1,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.74 : 3,033.33 = 1,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.74/3,033.33 = 1,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.74x = 3,033.33 × 1,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.74x = 3,135,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,795.89/2,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.51

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