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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.98, 3,028.12 and 704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.98, 3,028.12 and 704.03 is: 1,054.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.98 : 3,028.12 = 704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.98/3,028.12 = 704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.98x = 3,028.12 × 704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.98x = 2,131,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,887.32/2,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.88

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