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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.43, 4,846.80 and 2,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.43, 4,846.80 and 2,020.06 is: 2,787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.43 : 4,846.80 = 2,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.43/4,846.80 = 2,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.43x = 4,846.80 × 2,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.43x = 9,790,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790,825.29/3,512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.48

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