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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.84, 4,436.94 and 2,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.84, 4,436.94 and 2,036.02 is: 2,810.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.84 : 4,436.94 = 2,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.84/4,436.94 = 2,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.84x = 4,436.94 × 2,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.84x = 9,033,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,698.58/3,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.00

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