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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.83, 4,589.71 and 2,020.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.83, 4,589.71 and 2,020.64 is: 3,026.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.83 : 4,589.71 = 2,020.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.83/4,589.71 = 2,020.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.83x = 4,589.71 × 2,020.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.83x = 9,274,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,274,141.51/3,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.98

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