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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,536.68, 4,881.49 and 2,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,536.68, 4,881.49 and 2,045.46 is: 2,823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,536.68 : 4,881.49 = 2,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,536.68/4,881.49 = 2,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,536.68x = 4,881.49 × 2,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,536.68x = 9,984,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,906.38/3,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.24

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