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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.96, 3,029.52 and 1,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.96, 3,029.52 and 1,199.44 is: 1,798.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.96 : 3,029.52 = 1,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.96/3,029.52 = 1,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.96x = 3,029.52 × 1,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.96x = 3,633,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,727.47/2,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.02

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