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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.30, 3,034.01 and 927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.30, 3,034.01 and 927.15 is: 1,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.30 : 3,034.01 = 927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.30/3,034.01 = 927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.30x = 3,034.01 × 927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.30x = 2,812,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,977.74/2,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.61

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