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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.88, 3,030.40 and 1,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.88, 3,030.40 and 1,671.60 is: 2,507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.88 : 3,030.40 = 1,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.88/3,030.40 = 1,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.88x = 3,030.40 × 1,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.88x = 5,065,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,616.64/2,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.88

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