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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.27, 4,402.76 and 2,012.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.27, 4,402.76 and 2,012.87 is: 3,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.27 : 4,402.76 = 2,012.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.27/4,402.76 = 2,012.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.27x = 4,402.76 × 2,012.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.27x = 8,862,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862,151.44/2,936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.17

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