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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.84, 3,033.90 and 1,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.84, 3,033.90 and 1,329.40 is: 1,992.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.84 : 3,033.90 = 1,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.84/3,033.90 = 1,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.84x = 3,033.90 × 1,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.84x = 4,033,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,266.66/2,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.88

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