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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.94, 3,036.65 and 854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.94, 3,036.65 and 854.24 is: 1,281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.94 : 3,036.65 = 854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.94/3,036.65 = 854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.94x = 3,036.65 × 854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.94x = 2,594,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,027.90/2,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.67

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