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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.09, 4,976.26 and 2,012.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.09, 4,976.26 and 2,012.65 is: 2,777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.09 : 4,976.26 = 2,012.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.09/4,976.26 = 2,012.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.09x = 4,976.26 × 2,012.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.09x = 10,015,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,469.69/3,606.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.38

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