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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.72, 4,975.88 and 2,012.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.72, 4,975.88 and 2,012.49 is: 2,777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.72 : 4,975.88 = 2,012.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.72/4,975.88 = 2,012.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.72x = 4,975.88 × 2,012.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.72x = 10,013,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,898.68/3,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.23

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