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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.92, 4,763.01 and 2,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.92, 4,763.01 and 2,036.05 is: 2,809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.92 : 4,763.01 = 2,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.92/4,763.01 = 2,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.92x = 4,763.01 × 2,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.92x = 9,697,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,697,726.51/3,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.37

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