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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.95, 4,414.55 and 2,020.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.95, 4,414.55 and 2,020.11 is: 2,789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.95 : 4,414.55 = 2,020.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.95/4,414.55 = 2,020.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.95x = 4,414.55 × 2,020.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.95x = 8,917,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917,866.50/3,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.49

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