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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.82, 4,846.60 and 2,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.82, 4,846.60 and 2,020.20 is: 2,787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.82 : 4,846.60 = 2,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.82/4,846.60 = 2,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.82x = 4,846.60 × 2,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.82x = 9,791,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791,101.32/3,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.25

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