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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.77, 4,436.87 and 2,035.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.77, 4,436.87 and 2,035.95 is: 2,809.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.77 : 4,436.87 = 2,035.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.77/4,436.87 = 2,035.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.77x = 4,436.87 × 2,035.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.77x = 9,033,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,245.48/3,214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.92

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