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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.36, 4,965.86 and 2,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.36, 4,965.86 and 2,274.28 is: 3,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.36 : 4,965.86 = 2,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.36/4,965.86 = 2,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.36x = 4,965.86 × 2,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.36x = 11,293,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,293,756.08/3,600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.84

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