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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.57, 4,846.64 and 2,020.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.57, 4,846.64 and 2,020.55 is: 2,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.57 : 4,846.64 = 2,020.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.57/4,846.64 = 2,020.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.57x = 4,846.64 × 2,020.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.57x = 9,792,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,844.12/3,512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.95

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