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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.80, 3,020.70 and 1,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.80, 3,020.70 and 1,357.70 is: 2,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.80 : 3,020.70 = 1,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.80/3,020.70 = 1,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.80x = 3,020.70 × 1,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.80x = 4,101,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,204.39/2,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.55

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