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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.23, 3,029.79 and 1,533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.23, 3,029.79 and 1,533.26 is: 2,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.23 : 3,029.79 = 1,533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.23/3,029.79 = 1,533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.23x = 3,029.79 × 1,533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.23x = 4,645,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,457.78/2,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.33

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