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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.22, 3,031.19 and 788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.22, 3,031.19 and 788.50 is: 1,183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.22 : 3,031.19 = 788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.22/3,031.19 = 788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.22x = 3,031.19 × 788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.22x = 2,390,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,074.22/2,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.08

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