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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.59, 3,020.37 and 1,324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.59, 3,020.37 and 1,324.61 is: 1,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.59 : 3,020.37 = 1,324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.59/3,020.37 = 1,324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.59x = 3,020.37 × 1,324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.59x = 4,000,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,812.31/2,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.91

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