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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.06, 4,262.58 and 2,020.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.06, 4,262.58 and 2,020.61 is: 3,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.06 : 4,262.58 = 2,020.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.06/4,262.58 = 2,020.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.06x = 4,262.58 × 2,020.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.06x = 8,612,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,990.46/2,844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.41

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