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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.45, 4,974.33 and 2,011.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.45, 4,974.33 and 2,011.45 is: 2,775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.45 : 4,974.33 = 2,011.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.45/4,974.33 = 2,011.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.45x = 4,974.33 × 2,011.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.45x = 10,005,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,611.19/3,604.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.91

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