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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.20, 3,031.17 and 850.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.20, 3,031.17 and 850.47 is: 1,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.20 : 3,031.17 = 850.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.20/3,031.17 = 850.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.20x = 3,031.17 × 850.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.20x = 2,577,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,919.15/2,020.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.07

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