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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.99, 4,975.97 and 2,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.99, 4,975.97 and 2,034.32 is: 2,807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.99 : 4,975.97 = 2,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.99/4,975.97 = 2,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.99x = 4,975.97 × 2,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.99x = 10,122,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122,680.24/3,605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.19

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