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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.77, 4,208.40 and 2,020.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.77, 4,208.40 and 2,020.07 is: 3,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.77 : 4,208.40 = 2,020.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.77/4,208.40 = 2,020.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.77x = 4,208.40 × 2,020.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.77x = 8,501,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,273.11/2,794.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.85

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