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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.82, 4,548.26 and 2,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.82, 4,548.26 and 2,036.59 is: 2,810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.82 : 4,548.26 = 2,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.82/4,548.26 = 2,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.82x = 4,548.26 × 2,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.82x = 9,262,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262,940.83/3,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.51

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