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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.47, 3,045.69 and 1,661.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.47, 3,045.69 and 1,661.41 is: 2,492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.47 : 3,045.69 = 1,661.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.47/3,045.69 = 1,661.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.47x = 3,045.69 × 1,661.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.47x = 5,060,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,143.63/2,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.11

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