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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.95, 3,020.61 and 679.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.95, 3,020.61 and 679.77 is: 1,019.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.95 : 3,020.61 = 679.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.95/3,020.61 = 679.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.95x = 3,020.61 × 679.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.95x = 2,053,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,320.06/2,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.55

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