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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.53, 3,030.94 and 1,632.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.53, 3,030.94 and 1,632.01 is: 2,446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.53 : 3,030.94 = 1,632.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.53/3,030.94 = 1,632.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.53x = 3,030.94 × 1,632.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.53x = 4,946,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,501.07/2,021.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.92

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