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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.83, 4,896.97 and 2,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.83, 4,896.97 and 2,036.32 is: 2,809.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.83 : 4,896.97 = 2,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.83/4,896.97 = 2,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.83x = 4,896.97 × 2,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.83x = 9,971,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971,775.74/3,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.87

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