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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.71, 4,961.58 and 2,761.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.71, 4,961.58 and 2,761.37 is: 3,805.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.71 : 4,961.58 = 2,761.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.71/4,961.58 = 2,761.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.71x = 4,961.58 × 2,761.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.71x = 13,700,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700,758.16/3,600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.02

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