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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.39, 3,797.03 and 2,020.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.39, 3,797.03 and 2,020.63 is: 3,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.39 : 3,797.03 = 2,020.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.39/3,797.03 = 2,020.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.39x = 3,797.03 × 2,020.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.39x = 7,672,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,382.63/2,530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.09

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