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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.97, 3,030.03 and 1,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.97, 3,030.03 and 1,046.54 is: 1,569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.97 : 3,030.03 = 1,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.97/3,030.03 = 1,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.97x = 3,030.03 × 1,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.97x = 3,171,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,032.45/2,020.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.07

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