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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.82, 4,241.34 and 2,036.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.82, 4,241.34 and 2,036.00 is: 3,055.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.82 : 4,241.34 = 2,036.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.82/4,241.34 = 2,036.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.82x = 4,241.34 × 2,036.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.82x = 8,635,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,635,347.03/2,825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.87

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