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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.62, 4,043.55 and 2,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.62, 4,043.55 and 2,701.52 is: 3,719.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.62 : 4,043.55 = 2,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.62/4,043.55 = 2,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.62x = 4,043.55 × 2,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.62x = 10,923,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,923,736.27/2,936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.83

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