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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.53, 3,029.13 and 1,402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.53, 3,029.13 and 1,402.41 is: 2,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.53 : 3,029.13 = 1,402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.53/3,029.13 = 1,402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.53x = 3,029.13 × 1,402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.53x = 4,248,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,082.20/2,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.46

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