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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.92, 3,031.08 and 559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.92, 3,031.08 and 559.92 is: 839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.92 : 3,031.08 = 559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.92/3,031.08 = 559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.92x = 3,031.08 × 559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.92x = 1,697,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,162.31/2,020.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.80

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