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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.06, 4,846.11 and 2,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.06, 4,846.11 and 2,020.04 is: 2,787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.06 : 4,846.11 = 2,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.06/4,846.11 = 2,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.06x = 4,846.11 × 2,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.06x = 9,789,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,311.81/3,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.35

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