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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.55, 3,032.33 and 2,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.55, 3,032.33 and 2,021.55 is: 3,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.55 : 3,032.33 = 2,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.55/3,032.33 = 2,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.55x = 3,032.33 × 2,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.55x = 6,129,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,996.60/2,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.33

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