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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.56, 4,161.49 and 2,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.56, 4,161.49 and 2,036.94 is: 3,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.56 : 4,161.49 = 2,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.56/4,161.49 = 2,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.56x = 4,161.49 × 2,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.56x = 8,476,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476,705.44/2,773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.25

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