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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.01, 3,035.22 and 983.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.01, 3,035.22 and 983.71 is: 1,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.01 : 3,035.22 = 983.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.01/3,035.22 = 983.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.01x = 3,035.22 × 983.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.01x = 2,985,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,766.22/2,024.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.17

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