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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.14, 3,030.08 and 787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.14, 3,030.08 and 787.32 is: 1,180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.14 : 3,030.08 = 787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.14/3,030.08 = 787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.14x = 3,030.08 × 787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.14x = 2,385,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,638.65/2,020.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.93

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