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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.44, 3,030.60 and 721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.44, 3,030.60 and 721 is: 1,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.44 : 3,030.60 = 721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.44/3,030.60 = 721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.44x = 3,030.60 × 721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.44x = 2,185,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,062.60/2,020.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.48

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