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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.37, 3,033.23 and 1,201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.37, 3,033.23 and 1,201.24 is: 1,802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.37 : 3,033.23 = 1,201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.37/3,033.23 = 1,201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.37x = 3,033.23 × 1,201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.37x = 3,643,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,637.21/2,021.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.56

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