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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.63, 4,618.51 and 2,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.63, 4,618.51 and 2,020.30 is: 2,788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.63 : 4,618.51 = 2,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.63/4,618.51 = 2,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.63x = 4,618.51 × 2,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.63x = 9,330,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330,775.75/3,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.11

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