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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.34, 4,053.44 and 2,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.34, 4,053.44 and 2,055.60 is: 2,837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.34 : 4,053.44 = 2,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.34/4,053.44 = 2,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.34x = 4,053.44 × 2,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.34x = 8,332,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,220.72/2,936.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.63

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