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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.98, 4,975.80 and 2,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.98, 4,975.80 and 2,012.26 is: 2,776.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.98 : 4,975.80 = 2,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.98/4,975.80 = 2,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.98x = 4,975.80 × 2,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.98x = 10,012,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,603.31/3,605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.67

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