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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.78, 3,036.03 and 928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.78, 3,036.03 and 928.24 is: 1,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.78 : 3,036.03 = 928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.78/3,036.03 = 928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.78x = 3,036.03 × 928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.78x = 2,818,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,164.49/2,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.53

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