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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.07, 3,029.13 and 1,611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.07, 3,029.13 and 1,611.18 is: 2,412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.07 : 3,029.13 = 1,611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.07/3,029.13 = 1,611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.07x = 3,029.13 × 1,611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.07x = 4,880,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,473.67/2,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.42

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