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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.05, 3,029.70 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.05, 3,029.70 and 558.90 is: 838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.05 : 3,029.70 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.05/3,029.70 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.05x = 3,029.70 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.05x = 1,693,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,299.33/2,020.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.25

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