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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.62, 4,875.32 and 2,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.62, 4,875.32 and 2,020.05 is: 3,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.62 : 4,875.32 = 2,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.62/4,875.32 = 2,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.62x = 4,875.32 × 2,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.62x = 9,848,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848,390.17/3,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.11

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