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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.61, 4,548.65 and 2,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.61, 4,548.65 and 2,020.05 is: 2,787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.61 : 4,548.65 = 2,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.61/4,548.65 = 2,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.61x = 4,548.65 × 2,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.61x = 9,188,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188,490.33/3,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.25

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