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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.94, 4,764.96 and 2,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.94, 4,764.96 and 2,036.66 is: 2,810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.94 : 4,764.96 = 2,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.94/4,764.96 = 2,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.94x = 4,764.96 × 2,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.94x = 9,704,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,579.61/3,452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.53

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