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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.57, 4,847.65 and 2,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.57, 4,847.65 and 2,020.28 is: 2,788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.57 : 4,847.65 = 2,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.57/4,847.65 = 2,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.57x = 4,847.65 × 2,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.57x = 9,793,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793,581.05/3,512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.16

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