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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.93, 4,869.96 and 2,036.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.93, 4,869.96 and 2,036.55 is: 2,810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.93 : 4,869.96 = 2,036.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.93/4,869.96 = 2,036.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.93x = 4,869.96 × 2,036.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.93x = 9,917,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,917,927.66/3,528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.46

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