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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.35, 3,030.63 and 721.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.35, 3,030.63 and 721.82 is: 1,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.35 : 3,030.63 = 721.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.35/3,030.63 = 721.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.35x = 3,030.63 × 721.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.35x = 2,187,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,576.92/2,020.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.77

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