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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.86, 4,979.32 and 2,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.86, 4,979.32 and 2,036 is: 2,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.86 : 4,979.32 = 2,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.86/4,979.32 = 2,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.86x = 4,979.32 × 2,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.86x = 10,137,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,137,895.52/3,607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.95

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