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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.70, 3,032.63 and 1,993.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.70, 3,032.63 and 1,993.06 is: 2,989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.70 : 3,032.63 = 1,993.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.70/3,032.63 = 1,993.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.70x = 3,032.63 × 1,993.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.70x = 6,044,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,213.55/2,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.67

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