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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.44, 3,723.24 and 2,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.44, 3,723.24 and 2,036.32 is: 2,808.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.44 : 3,723.24 = 2,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.44/3,723.24 = 2,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.44x = 3,723.24 × 2,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.44x = 7,581,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,708.08/2,699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.62

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