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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.30, 3,032.37 and 1,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.30, 3,032.37 and 1,047.10 is: 1,571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.30 : 3,032.37 = 1,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.30/3,032.37 = 1,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.30x = 3,032.37 × 1,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.30x = 3,175,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,194.63/2,020.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.65

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