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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.46, 3,944.19 and 2,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.46, 3,944.19 and 2,020.82 is: 2,785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.46 : 3,944.19 = 2,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.46/3,944.19 = 2,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.46x = 3,944.19 × 2,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.46x = 7,970,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,507.90/2,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.47

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