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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.13, 4,847.22 and 2,020.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.13, 4,847.22 and 2,020.02 is: 2,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.13 : 4,847.22 = 2,020.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.13/4,847.22 = 2,020.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.13x = 4,847.22 × 2,020.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.13x = 9,791,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791,463.17/3,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.90

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