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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.98, 3,033.30 and 1,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.98, 3,033.30 and 1,034.46 is: 1,552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.98 : 3,033.30 = 1,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.98/3,033.30 = 1,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.98x = 3,033.30 × 1,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.98x = 3,137,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,827.52/2,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.63

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