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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.64, 4,715.92 and 2,036.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.64, 4,715.92 and 2,036.17 is: 3,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.64 : 4,715.92 = 2,036.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.64/4,715.92 = 2,036.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.64x = 4,715.92 × 2,036.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.64x = 9,602,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602,423.27/3,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.62

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