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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.02, 3,547.53 and 2,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.02, 3,547.53 and 2,020.68 is: 3,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.02 : 3,547.53 = 2,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.02/3,547.53 = 2,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.02x = 3,547.53 × 2,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.02x = 7,168,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,422.92/2,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.02

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