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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.68, 4,848.12 and 2,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.68, 4,848.12 and 2,020.48 is: 2,788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.68 : 4,848.12 = 2,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.68/4,848.12 = 2,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.68x = 4,848.12 × 2,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.68x = 9,795,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795,529.50/3,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.62

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