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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.87, 4,975.94 and 2,034.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.87, 4,975.94 and 2,034.11 is: 2,806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.87 : 4,975.94 = 2,034.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.87/4,975.94 = 2,034.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.87x = 4,975.94 × 2,034.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.87x = 10,121,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,121,584.43/3,605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.98

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