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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.08, 3,472.20 and 2,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.08, 3,472.20 and 2,020.16 is: 3,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.08 : 3,472.20 = 2,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.08/3,472.20 = 2,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.08x = 3,472.20 × 2,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.08x = 7,014,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014,399.55/2,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.55

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