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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.01, 4,976.71 and 2,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.01, 4,976.71 and 2,034 is: 2,807.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.01 : 4,976.71 = 2,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.01/4,976.71 = 2,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.01x = 4,976.71 × 2,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.01x = 10,122,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122,623.06/3,606.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.16

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