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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.68, 3,031.56 and 866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.68, 3,031.56 and 866.16 is: 1,299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.68 : 3,031.56 = 866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.68/3,031.56 = 866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.68x = 3,031.56 × 866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.68x = 2,625,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,816.01/2,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.47

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