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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.41, 3,030.92 and 1,784.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.41, 3,030.92 and 1,784.37 is: 2,663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.41 : 3,030.92 = 1,784.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.41/3,030.92 = 1,784.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.41x = 3,030.92 × 1,784.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.41x = 5,408,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,282.72/2,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.64

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