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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.98, 3,032.77 and 1,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.98, 3,032.77 and 1,528.04 is: 2,289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.98 : 3,032.77 = 1,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.98/3,032.77 = 1,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.98x = 3,032.77 × 1,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.98x = 4,634,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,197.63/2,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.65

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