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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.15, 4,976.42 and 2,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.15, 4,976.42 and 2,034.24 is: 2,807.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.15 : 4,976.42 = 2,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.15/4,976.42 = 2,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.15x = 4,976.42 × 2,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.15x = 10,123,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123,222.45/3,606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.21

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