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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.41, 4,975.49 and 2,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.41, 4,975.49 and 2,012.14 is: 2,776.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.41 : 4,975.49 = 2,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.41/4,975.49 = 2,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.41x = 4,975.49 × 2,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.41x = 10,011,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,011,393.70/3,605.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.77

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