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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.37, 3,031.69 and 540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.37, 3,031.69 and 540.60 is: 810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.37 : 3,031.69 = 540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.37/3,031.69 = 540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.37x = 3,031.69 × 540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.37x = 1,638,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,931.61/2,021.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.80

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