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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.25, 3,028.53 and 721.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.25, 3,028.53 and 721.41 is: 1,081.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.25 : 3,028.53 = 721.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.25/3,028.53 = 721.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.25x = 3,028.53 × 721.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.25x = 2,184,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,811.83/2,020.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.46

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