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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.11, 4,980.53 and 2,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.11, 4,980.53 and 2,425.13 is: 3,349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.11 : 4,980.53 = 2,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.11/4,980.53 = 2,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.11x = 4,980.53 × 2,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.11x = 12,078,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078,432.72/3,606.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.44

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