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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.26, 4,548.45 and 2,036.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.26, 4,548.45 and 2,036.70 is: 2,811.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.26 : 4,548.45 = 2,036.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.26/4,548.45 = 2,036.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.26x = 4,548.45 × 2,036.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.26x = 9,263,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,828.12/3,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.26

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