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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.61, 5,059.44 and 2,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.61, 5,059.44 and 2,020.30 is: 3,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.61 : 5,059.44 = 2,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.61/5,059.44 = 2,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.61x = 5,059.44 × 2,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.61x = 10,221,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,573.98/3,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.87

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