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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.52, 4,720.26 and 2,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.52, 4,720.26 and 2,023 is: 2,791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.52 : 4,720.26 = 2,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.52/4,720.26 = 2,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.52x = 4,720.26 × 2,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.52x = 9,549,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,085.98/3,420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.71

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