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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.47, 3,893.94 and 2,036.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.47, 3,893.94 and 2,036.01 is: 2,809.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.47 : 3,893.94 = 2,036.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.47/3,893.94 = 2,036.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.47x = 3,893.94 × 2,036.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.47x = 7,928,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,100.78/2,821.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.92

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