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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.16, 4,976.60 and 2,012.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.16, 4,976.60 and 2,012.77 is: 2,777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.16 : 4,976.60 = 2,012.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.16/4,976.60 = 2,012.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.16x = 4,976.60 × 2,012.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.16x = 10,016,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016,745.90/3,606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.68

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