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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.14, 3,030.24 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.14, 3,030.24 and 559.26 is: 838.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.14 : 3,030.24 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.14/3,030.24 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.14x = 3,030.24 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.14x = 1,694,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,692.02/2,020.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.90

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