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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.03, 3,020.72 and 1,147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.03, 3,020.72 and 1,147.95 is: 1,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.03 : 3,020.72 = 1,147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.03/3,020.72 = 1,147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.03x = 3,020.72 × 1,147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.03x = 3,467,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,629.78/2,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.59

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