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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.97, 4,766.72 and 2,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.97, 4,766.72 and 2,036.22 is: 2,810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.97 : 4,766.72 = 2,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.97/4,766.72 = 2,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.97x = 4,766.72 × 2,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.97x = 9,706,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,706,090.60/3,452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.94

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