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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.32, 3,031.69 and 866.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.32, 3,031.69 and 866.07 is: 1,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.32 : 3,031.69 = 866.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.32/3,031.69 = 866.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.32x = 3,031.69 × 866.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.32x = 2,625,636.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,636.27/2,020.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.62

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