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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.90, 3,031.25 and 634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.90, 3,031.25 and 634.20 is: 951.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.90 : 3,031.25 = 634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.90/3,031.25 = 634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.90x = 3,031.25 × 634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.90x = 1,922,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,415.58/2,020.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.27

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