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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.58, 4,350.93 and 2,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.58, 4,350.93 and 2,036.76 is: 2,810.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.58 : 4,350.93 = 2,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.58/4,350.93 = 2,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.58x = 4,350.93 × 2,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.58x = 8,861,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,861,800.19/3,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.97

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