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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.82, 3,551.46 and 2,020.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.82, 3,551.46 and 2,020.33 is: 3,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.82 : 3,551.46 = 2,020.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.82/3,551.46 = 2,020.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.82x = 3,551.46 × 2,020.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.82x = 7,175,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,121.18/2,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.26

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