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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.83, 3,030.71 and 924.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.83, 3,030.71 and 924.63 is: 1,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.83 : 3,030.71 = 924.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.83/3,030.71 = 924.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.83x = 3,030.71 × 924.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.83x = 2,802,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,280.76/2,020.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.70

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