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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.25, 4,396.51 and 2,013.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.25, 4,396.51 and 2,013.63 is: 3,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.25 : 4,396.51 = 2,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.25/4,396.51 = 2,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.25x = 4,396.51 × 2,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.25x = 8,852,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852,930.46/2,936.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.05

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