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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.05, 4,975.80 and 2,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.05, 4,975.80 and 2,034.16 is: 2,806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.05 : 4,975.80 = 2,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.05/4,975.80 = 2,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.05x = 4,975.80 × 2,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.05x = 10,121,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,121,573.33/3,606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.83

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