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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.43, 4,967.82 and 2,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.43, 4,967.82 and 2,272.76 is: 3,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.43 : 4,967.82 = 2,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.43/4,967.82 = 2,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.43x = 4,967.82 × 2,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.43x = 11,290,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290,637.74/3,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.05

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