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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.89, 3,031.34 and 560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.89, 3,031.34 and 560.06 is: 840.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.89 : 3,031.34 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.89/3,031.34 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.89x = 3,031.34 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.89x = 1,697,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,724.70/2,020.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.09

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