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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.02, 3,903.42 and 2,023.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.02, 3,903.42 and 2,023.41 is: 3,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.02 : 3,903.42 = 2,023.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.02/3,903.42 = 2,023.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.02x = 3,903.42 × 2,023.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.02x = 7,898,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,219.06/2,605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.92

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