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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.42, 4,618.59 and 2,020.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.42, 4,618.59 and 2,020.32 is: 2,788.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.42 : 4,618.59 = 2,020.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.42/4,618.59 = 2,020.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.42x = 4,618.59 × 2,020.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.42x = 9,331,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,331,029.75/3,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.36

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