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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.47, 4,764.56 and 2,036.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.47, 4,764.56 and 2,036.21 is: 2,810.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.47 : 4,764.56 = 2,036.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.47/4,764.56 = 2,036.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.47x = 4,764.56 × 2,036.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.47x = 9,701,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701,610.71/3,452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.05

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