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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.93, 3,382.53 and 2,020.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.93, 3,382.53 and 2,020.88 is: 3,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.93 : 3,382.53 = 2,020.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.93/3,382.53 = 2,020.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.93x = 3,382.53 × 2,020.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.93x = 6,835,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,835,681.76/2,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.23

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