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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.95, 3,031.75 and 633.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.95, 3,031.75 and 633.98 is: 951.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.95 : 3,031.75 = 633.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.95/3,031.75 = 633.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.95x = 3,031.75 × 633.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.95x = 1,922,056.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,056.62/2,020.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.07

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