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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.64, 3,033.08 and 1,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.64, 3,033.08 and 1,791 is: 2,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.64 : 3,033.08 = 1,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.64/3,033.08 = 1,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.64x = 3,033.08 × 1,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.64x = 5,432,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432,246.28/2,020.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.38

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