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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.33, 3,034.37 and 927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.33, 3,034.37 and 927.80 is: 1,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.33 : 3,034.37 = 927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.33/3,034.37 = 927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.33x = 3,034.37 × 927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.33x = 2,815,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,275.63/2,024.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.72

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