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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.65, 3,029.03 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.65, 3,029.03 and 633.02 is: 948.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.65 : 3,029.03 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.65/3,029.03 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.65x = 3,029.03 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.65x = 1,917,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,421.43/2,020.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.91

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