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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.64, 4,967.89 and 2,273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.64, 4,967.89 and 2,273.86 is: 3,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.64 : 4,967.89 = 2,273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.64/4,967.89 = 2,273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.64x = 4,967.89 × 2,273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.64x = 11,296,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,296,286.36/3,600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.30

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