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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.63, 4,847.92 and 2,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.63, 4,847.92 and 2,020.52 is: 2,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.63 : 4,847.92 = 2,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.63/4,847.92 = 2,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.63x = 4,847.92 × 2,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.63x = 9,795,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795,319.32/3,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.60

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