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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.14, 4,846.70 and 2,020.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.14, 4,846.70 and 2,020.07 is: 2,787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.14 : 4,846.70 = 2,020.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.14/4,846.70 = 2,020.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.14x = 4,846.70 × 2,020.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.14x = 9,790,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790,690.44/3,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.67

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