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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.03, 4,976.54 and 2,209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.03, 4,976.54 and 2,209.05 is: 3,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.03 : 4,976.54 = 2,209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.03/4,976.54 = 2,209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.03x = 4,976.54 × 2,209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.03x = 10,993,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,993,414.64/3,606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.62

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