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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.93, 4,763.86 and 2,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.93, 4,763.86 and 2,036.45 is: 2,810.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.93 : 4,763.86 = 2,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.93/4,763.86 = 2,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.93x = 4,763.86 × 2,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.93x = 9,701,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701,351.65/3,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.41

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