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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.90, 3,030 and 1,473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.90, 3,030 and 1,473.15 is: 2,209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.90 : 3,030 = 1,473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.90/3,030 = 1,473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.90x = 3,030 × 1,473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.90x = 4,463,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,644.50/2,019.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.83

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