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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.09, 4,362.61 and 2,036.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.09, 4,362.61 and 2,036.47 is: 3,049.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.09 : 4,362.61 = 2,036.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.09/4,362.61 = 2,036.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.09x = 4,362.61 × 2,036.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.09x = 8,884,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,884,324.39/2,913.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.79

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