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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.33, 3,028.73 and 1,697.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.33, 3,028.73 and 1,697.33 is: 2,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.33 : 3,028.73 = 1,697.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.33/3,028.73 = 1,697.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.33x = 3,028.73 × 1,697.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.33x = 5,140,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,730.66/2,021.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.25

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