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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.80, 3,026.40 and 1,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.80, 3,026.40 and 1,243.20 is: 1,861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.80 : 3,026.40 = 1,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.80/3,026.40 = 1,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.80x = 3,026.40 × 1,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.80x = 3,762,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,420.48/2,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.85

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