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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.90, 3,029.50 and 1,395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.90, 3,029.50 and 1,395.51 is: 2,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.90 : 3,029.50 = 1,395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.90/3,029.50 = 1,395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.90x = 3,029.50 × 1,395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.90x = 4,227,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,697.55/2,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.89

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