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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.47, 4,846.96 and 2,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.47, 4,846.96 and 2,020.38 is: 2,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.47 : 4,846.96 = 2,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.47/4,846.96 = 2,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.47x = 4,846.96 × 2,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.47x = 9,792,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,701.04/3,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.98

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