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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020, 3,030 and 804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020, 3,030 and 804 is: 1,206

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020 : 3,030 = 804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020/3,030 = 804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020x = 3,030 × 804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020x = 2,436,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,120/2,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206

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