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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.18, 4,846.95 and 2,020.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.18, 4,846.95 and 2,020.09 is: 2,787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.18 : 4,846.95 = 2,020.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.18/4,846.95 = 2,020.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.18x = 4,846.95 × 2,020.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.18x = 9,791,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791,268.65/3,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.81

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