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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.85, 3,031.13 and 634.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.85, 3,031.13 and 634.29 is: 951.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.85 : 3,031.13 = 634.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.85/3,031.13 = 634.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.85x = 3,031.13 × 634.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.85x = 1,922,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,612.28/2,020.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.39

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