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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.83, 2,800.91 and 1,401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.83, 2,800.91 and 1,401.21 is: 1,932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.83 : 2,800.91 = 1,401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.83/2,800.91 = 1,401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.83x = 2,800.91 × 1,401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.83x = 3,924,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,663.10/2,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.54

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