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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.04, 3,029.34 and 721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.04, 3,029.34 and 721.16 is: 1,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.04 : 3,029.34 = 721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.04/3,029.34 = 721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.04x = 3,029.34 × 721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.04x = 2,184,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,638.83/2,020.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.48

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