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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.59, 4,764.38 and 2,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.59, 4,764.38 and 2,036.33 is: 2,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.59 : 4,764.38 = 2,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.59/4,764.38 = 2,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.59x = 4,764.38 × 2,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.59x = 9,701,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701,849.93/3,453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.21

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