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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.96, 2,794.26 and 1,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.96, 2,794.26 and 1,435.72 is: 1,982.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.96 : 2,794.26 = 1,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.96/2,794.26 = 1,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.96x = 2,794.26 × 1,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.96x = 4,011,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,774.97/2,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.14

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