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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.44, 3,039.51 and 983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.44, 3,039.51 and 983.22 is: 1,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.44 : 3,039.51 = 983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.44/3,039.51 = 983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.44x = 3,039.51 × 983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.44x = 2,988,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,507.02/2,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.76

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