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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.16, 3,030.72 and 866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.16, 3,030.72 and 866.08 is: 1,299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.16 : 3,030.72 = 866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.16/3,030.72 = 866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.16x = 3,030.72 × 866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.16x = 2,624,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,845.98/2,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.33

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