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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.58, 4,975.22 and 2,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.58, 4,975.22 and 2,012.04 is: 2,776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.58 : 4,975.22 = 2,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.58/4,975.22 = 2,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.58x = 4,975.22 × 2,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.58x = 10,010,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,010,331.59/3,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.34

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