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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.87, 3,033.52 and 1,033.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.87, 3,033.52 and 1,033.91 is: 1,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.87 : 3,033.52 = 1,033.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.87/3,033.52 = 1,033.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.87x = 3,033.52 × 1,033.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.87x = 3,136,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,381.49/2,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.70

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