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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.40, 3,030.75 and 1,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.40, 3,030.75 and 1,631.88 is: 2,446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.40 : 3,030.75 = 1,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.40/3,030.75 = 1,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.40x = 3,030.75 × 1,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.40x = 4,945,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,820.31/2,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.73

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