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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.69, 4,618.29 and 2,020.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.69, 4,618.29 and 2,020.09 is: 2,787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.69 : 4,618.29 = 2,020.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.69/4,618.29 = 2,020.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.69x = 4,618.29 × 2,020.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.69x = 9,329,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,361.45/3,346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.64

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