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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.89, 2,788.42 and 1,181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.89, 2,788.42 and 1,181.43 is: 1,630.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.89 : 2,788.42 = 1,181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.89/2,788.42 = 1,181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.89x = 2,788.42 × 1,181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.89x = 3,294,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,320.09/2,020.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.13

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