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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.06, 4,546.96 and 2,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.06, 4,546.96 and 2,036.08 is: 2,810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.06 : 4,546.96 = 2,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.06/4,546.96 = 2,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.06x = 4,546.96 × 2,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.06x = 9,257,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,957.86/3,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.50

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