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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.37, 3,030.54 and 1,386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.37, 3,030.54 and 1,386.51 is: 2,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.37 : 3,030.54 = 1,386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.37/3,030.54 = 1,386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.37x = 3,030.54 × 1,386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.37x = 4,201,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,874.02/2,020.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.75

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