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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.59, 3,017.88 and 1,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.59, 3,017.88 and 1,651.23 is: 2,466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.59 : 3,017.88 = 1,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.59/3,017.88 = 1,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.59x = 3,017.88 × 1,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.59x = 4,983,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,213.99/2,020.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.22

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