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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.13, 2,785.93 and 1,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.13, 2,785.93 and 1,311.24 is: 1,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.13 : 2,785.93 = 1,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.13/2,785.93 = 1,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.13x = 2,785.93 × 1,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.13x = 3,653,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,022.85/2,020.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.31

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