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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.79, 4,968.35 and 2,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.79, 4,968.35 and 2,273.76 is: 3,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.79 : 4,968.35 = 2,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.79/4,968.35 = 2,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.79x = 4,968.35 × 2,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.79x = 11,296,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,296,835.50/3,600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.32

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