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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.27, 4,437.55 and 2,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.27, 4,437.55 and 2,036.45 is: 2,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.27 : 4,437.55 = 2,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.27/4,437.55 = 2,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.27x = 4,437.55 × 2,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.27x = 9,036,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,848.70/3,215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.60

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