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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.40, 3,039.52 and 1,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.40, 3,039.52 and 1,811.70 is: 2,712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.40 : 3,039.52 = 1,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.40/3,039.52 = 1,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.40x = 3,039.52 × 1,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.40x = 5,506,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,698.38/2,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.12

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