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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.80, 4,966.38 and 2,936.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.80, 4,966.38 and 2,936.58 is: 4,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.80 : 4,966.38 = 2,936.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.80/4,966.38 = 2,936.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.80x = 4,966.38 × 2,936.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.80x = 14,584,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584,172.18/3,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.13

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