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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.05, 3,033.35 and 1,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.05, 3,033.35 and 1,655.84 is: 2,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.05 : 3,033.35 = 1,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.05/3,033.35 = 1,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.05x = 3,033.35 × 1,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.05x = 5,022,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,747.78/2,013.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.09

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