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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.26, 3,029.56 and 979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.26, 3,029.56 and 979.40 is: 1,468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.26 : 3,029.56 = 979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.26/3,029.56 = 979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.26x = 3,029.56 × 979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.26x = 2,967,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,151.06/2,020.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.70

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