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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.92, 4,639.59 and 2,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.92, 4,639.59 and 2,036.14 is: 2,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.92 : 4,639.59 = 2,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.92/4,639.59 = 2,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.92x = 4,639.59 × 2,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.92x = 9,446,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,446,843.18/3,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.12

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