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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.20, 4,804.50 and 2,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.20, 4,804.50 and 2,036.06 is: 3,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.20 : 4,804.50 = 2,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.20/4,804.50 = 2,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.20x = 4,804.50 × 2,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.20x = 9,782,226.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,226.25/3,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.99

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