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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.06, 3,030.43 and 703.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.06, 3,030.43 and 703.91 is: 1,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.06 : 3,030.43 = 703.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.06/3,030.43 = 703.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.06x = 3,030.43 × 703.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.06x = 2,133,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,149.98/2,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.98

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