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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.80, 2,839.80 and 2,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.80, 2,839.80 and 2,023.80 is: 2,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.80 : 2,839.80 = 2,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.80/2,839.80 = 2,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.80x = 2,839.80 × 2,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.80x = 5,747,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,187.24/2,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.80

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