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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.60, 3,045.90 and 1,702.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.60, 3,045.90 and 1,702.55 is: 2,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.60 : 3,045.90 = 1,702.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.60/3,045.90 = 1,702.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.60x = 3,045.90 × 1,702.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.60x = 5,185,797.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,797.05/2,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.83

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