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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.60, 3,031.31 and 722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.60, 3,031.31 and 722.04 is: 1,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.60 : 3,031.31 = 722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.60/3,031.31 = 722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.60x = 3,031.31 × 722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.60x = 2,188,727.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,727.07/2,020.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.21

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