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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.24, 4,597.58 and 2,020.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.24, 4,597.58 and 2,020.32 is: 3,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.24 : 4,597.58 = 2,020.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.24/4,597.58 = 2,020.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.24x = 4,597.58 × 2,020.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.24x = 9,288,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288,582.83/3,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.27

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