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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.96, 4,976.22 and 2,034.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.96, 4,976.22 and 2,034.05 is: 2,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.96 : 4,976.22 = 2,034.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.96/4,976.22 = 2,034.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.96x = 4,976.22 × 2,034.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.96x = 10,121,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,121,900.36/3,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.99

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