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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.32, 3,551.12 and 2,020.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.32, 3,551.12 and 2,020.87 is: 3,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.32 : 3,551.12 = 2,020.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.32/3,551.12 = 2,020.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.32x = 3,551.12 × 2,020.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.32x = 7,176,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,324.01/2,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.98

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