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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.67, 4,969.96 and 2,274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.67, 4,969.96 and 2,274.89 is: 3,139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.67 : 4,969.96 = 2,274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.67/4,969.96 = 2,274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.67x = 4,969.96 × 2,274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.67x = 11,306,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306,081.77/3,601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.13

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