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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.51, 3,030.48 and 1,324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.51, 3,030.48 and 1,324.53 is: 1,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.51 : 3,030.48 = 1,324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.51/3,030.48 = 1,324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.51x = 3,030.48 × 1,324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.51x = 4,013,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,961.67/2,019.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.59

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