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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.75, 4,618.51 and 2,020.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.75, 4,618.51 and 2,020.19 is: 2,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.75 : 4,618.51 = 2,020.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.75/4,618.51 = 2,020.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.75x = 4,618.51 × 2,020.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.75x = 9,330,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330,274.21/3,346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.86

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