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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.39, 3,024.34 and 1,725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.39, 3,024.34 and 1,725.19 is: 2,582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.39 : 3,024.34 = 1,725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.39/3,024.34 = 1,725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.39x = 3,024.34 × 1,725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.39x = 5,217,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,561.12/2,020.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.45

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