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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.84, 3,020.40 and 1,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.84, 3,020.40 and 1,281.24 is: 1,921.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.84 : 3,020.40 = 1,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.84/3,020.40 = 1,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.84x = 3,020.40 × 1,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.84x = 3,869,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,857.30/2,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.63

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