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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.06, 4,870.72 and 2,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.06, 4,870.72 and 2,036.94 is: 2,811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.06 : 4,870.72 = 2,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.06/4,870.72 = 2,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.06x = 4,870.72 × 2,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.06x = 9,921,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,364.40/3,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.33

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