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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.83, 2,791.33 and 1,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.83, 2,791.33 and 1,545.84 is: 2,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.83 : 2,791.33 = 1,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.83/2,791.33 = 1,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.83x = 2,791.33 × 1,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.83x = 4,314,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,945.70/2,020.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.23

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