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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.88, 4,765.59 and 2,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.88, 4,765.59 and 2,036.48 is: 2,810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.88 : 4,765.59 = 2,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.88/4,765.59 = 2,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.88x = 4,765.59 × 2,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.88x = 9,704,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,994.71/3,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.70

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