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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.53, 3,030.24 and 1,433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.53, 3,030.24 and 1,433.79 is: 2,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.53 : 3,030.24 = 1,433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.53/3,030.24 = 1,433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.53x = 3,030.24 × 1,433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.53x = 4,344,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,727.81/2,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.29

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