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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.55, 4,974.18 and 2,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.55, 4,974.18 and 2,011.25 is: 2,775.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.55 : 4,974.18 = 2,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.55/4,974.18 = 2,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.55x = 4,974.18 × 2,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.55x = 10,004,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,004,319.53/3,604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.47

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