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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.14, 4,846.47 and 2,019.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.14, 4,846.47 and 2,019.77 is: 2,787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.14 : 4,846.47 = 2,019.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.14/4,846.47 = 2,019.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.14x = 4,846.47 × 2,019.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.14x = 9,788,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788,720.38/3,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.11

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