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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.37, 3,033.15 and 982.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.37, 3,033.15 and 982.79 is: 1,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.37 : 3,033.15 = 982.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.37/3,033.15 = 982.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.37x = 3,033.15 × 982.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.37x = 2,980,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,949.49/2,025.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.80

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