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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.60, 3,033.56 and 926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.60, 3,033.56 and 926.55 is: 1,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.60 : 3,033.56 = 926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.60/3,033.56 = 926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.60x = 3,033.56 × 926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.60x = 2,810,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,745.02/2,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.30

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