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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.22, 3,029.31 and 786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.22, 3,029.31 and 786.68 is: 1,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.22 : 3,029.31 = 786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.22/3,029.31 = 786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.22x = 3,029.31 × 786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.22x = 2,383,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,097.59/2,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.62

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