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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.08, 3,550.77 and 2,020.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.08, 3,550.77 and 2,020.63 is: 3,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.08 : 3,550.77 = 2,020.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.08/3,550.77 = 2,020.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.08x = 3,550.77 × 2,020.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.08x = 7,174,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,782.28/2,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.63

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