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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.70, 3,020.64 and 1,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.70, 3,020.64 and 1,041.70 is: 1,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.70 : 3,020.64 = 1,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.70/3,020.64 = 1,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.70x = 3,020.64 × 1,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.70x = 3,146,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,600.69/2,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.60

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