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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.01, 3,030.21 and 559.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.01, 3,030.21 and 559.17 is: 838.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.01 : 3,030.21 = 559.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.01/3,030.21 = 559.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.01x = 3,030.21 × 559.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.01x = 1,694,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,402.53/2,020.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.81

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