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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.23, 3,030.48 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.23, 3,030.48 and 559.26 is: 838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.23 : 3,030.48 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.23/3,030.48 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.23x = 3,030.48 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.23x = 1,694,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,826.24/2,020.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.93

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