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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.31, 3,050.33 and 1,301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.31, 3,050.33 and 1,301.31 is: 1,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.31 : 3,050.33 = 1,301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.31/3,050.33 = 1,301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.31x = 3,050.33 × 1,301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.31x = 3,969,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,418.43/2,030.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.08

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