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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.94, 3,030.21 and 1,731.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.94, 3,030.21 and 1,731.51 is: 2,594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.94 : 3,030.21 = 1,731.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.94/3,030.21 = 1,731.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.94x = 3,030.21 × 1,731.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.94x = 5,246,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,838.92/2,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.95

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