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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.59, 3,550.01 and 2,020.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.59, 3,550.01 and 2,020.13 is: 3,032.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.59 : 3,550.01 = 2,020.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.59/3,550.01 = 2,020.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.59x = 3,550.01 × 2,020.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.59x = 7,171,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,495.63/2,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.88

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