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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.60, 3,473.91 and 2,020.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.60, 3,473.91 and 2,020.92 is: 3,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.60 : 3,473.91 = 2,020.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.60/3,473.91 = 2,020.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.60x = 3,473.91 × 2,020.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.60x = 7,020,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,494.20/2,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.45

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