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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.84, 3,030 and 1,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.84, 3,030 and 1,046.64 is: 1,570.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.84 : 3,030 = 1,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.84/3,030 = 1,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.84x = 3,030 × 1,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.84x = 3,171,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,319.20/2,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.08

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