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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.17, 3,030.60 and 924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.17, 3,030.60 and 924.64 is: 1,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.17 : 3,030.60 = 924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.17/3,030.60 = 924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.17x = 3,030.60 × 924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.17x = 2,802,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,213.98/2,020.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.12

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