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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.29, 3,033.65 and 1,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.29, 3,033.65 and 1,656.08 is: 2,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.29 : 3,033.65 = 1,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.29/3,033.65 = 1,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.29x = 3,033.65 × 1,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.29x = 5,023,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,967.44/2,013.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.40

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