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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.54, 4,975.50 and 2,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.54, 4,975.50 and 2,012.12 is: 2,776.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.54 : 4,975.50 = 2,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.54/4,975.50 = 2,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.54x = 4,975.50 × 2,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.54x = 10,011,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,011,303.06/3,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.64

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