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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.76, 3,030.72 and 722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.76, 3,030.72 and 722 is: 1,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.76 : 3,030.72 = 722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.76/3,030.72 = 722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.76x = 3,030.72 × 722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.76x = 2,188,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,179.84/2,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.85

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