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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.22, 4,969.40 and 2,007.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.22, 4,969.40 and 2,007.77 is: 2,770.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.22 : 4,969.40 = 2,007.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.22/4,969.40 = 2,007.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.22x = 4,969.40 × 2,007.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.22x = 9,977,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,977,377.35/3,601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.56

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