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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.95, 4,215.72 and 2,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.95, 4,215.72 and 2,035.56 is: 3,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.95 : 4,215.72 = 2,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.95/4,215.72 = 2,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.95x = 4,215.72 × 2,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.95x = 8,581,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581,351.00/2,812.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.66

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