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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.80, 3,032.04 and 788.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.80, 3,032.04 and 788.06 is: 1,182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.80 : 3,032.04 = 788.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.80/3,032.04 = 788.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.80x = 3,032.04 × 788.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.80x = 2,389,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,429.44/2,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.42

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