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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.20, 3,032.99 and 1,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.20, 3,032.99 and 1,096.73 is: 1,645.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.20 : 3,032.99 = 1,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.20/3,032.99 = 1,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.20x = 3,032.99 × 1,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.20x = 3,326,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,371.12/2,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.74

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