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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.99, 3,029.99 and 787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.99, 3,029.99 and 787.76 is: 1,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.99 : 3,029.99 = 787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.99/3,029.99 = 787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.99x = 3,029.99 × 787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.99x = 2,386,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,904.92/2,020.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.06

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