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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.41, 4,970.72 and 2,604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.41, 4,970.72 and 2,604.65 is: 3,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.41 : 4,970.72 = 2,604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.41/4,970.72 = 2,604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.41x = 4,970.72 × 2,604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.41x = 12,946,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,946,985.85/3,600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.98

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