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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.43, 3,020.19 and 843.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.43, 3,020.19 and 843.46 is: 1,265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.43 : 3,020.19 = 843.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.43/3,020.19 = 843.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.43x = 3,020.19 × 843.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.43x = 2,547,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,415.73/2,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.21

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