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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.86, 3,030.57 and 633.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.86, 3,030.57 and 633.78 is: 950.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.86 : 3,030.57 = 633.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.86/3,030.57 = 633.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.86x = 3,030.57 × 633.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.86x = 1,920,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,714.65/2,020.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.44

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