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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.32, 4,547.57 and 2,036.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.32, 4,547.57 and 2,036.09 is: 2,809.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.32 : 4,547.57 = 2,036.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.32/4,547.57 = 2,036.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.32x = 4,547.57 × 2,036.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.32x = 9,259,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259,239.06/3,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.81

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