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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.79, 4,846.37 and 2,020.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.79, 4,846.37 and 2,020.19 is: 2,787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.79 : 4,846.37 = 2,020.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.79/4,846.37 = 2,020.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.79x = 4,846.37 × 2,020.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.79x = 9,790,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790,569.03/3,511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.92

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