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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.88, 3,031.31 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.88, 3,031.31 and 560.03 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.88 : 3,031.31 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.88/3,031.31 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.88x = 3,031.31 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.88x = 1,697,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,612.47/2,020.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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