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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.17, 4,975.38 and 2,847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.17, 4,975.38 and 2,847.56 is: 3,928.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.17 : 4,975.38 = 2,847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.17/4,975.38 = 2,847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.17x = 4,975.38 × 2,847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.17x = 14,167,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,693.07/3,606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.74

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