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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.15, 3,038.61 and 1,103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.15, 3,038.61 and 1,103.42 is: 1,651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.15 : 3,038.61 = 1,103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.15/3,038.61 = 1,103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.15x = 3,038.61 × 1,103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.15x = 3,352,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,847.85/2,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.53

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