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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.48, 3,822.43 and 2,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.48, 3,822.43 and 2,020.24 is: 2,790.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.48 : 3,822.43 = 2,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.48/3,822.43 = 2,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.48x = 3,822.43 × 2,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.48x = 7,722,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,225.98/2,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.35

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