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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.22, 4,976.40 and 2,034.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.22, 4,976.40 and 2,034.01 is: 2,806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.22 : 4,976.40 = 2,034.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.22/4,976.40 = 2,034.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.22x = 4,976.40 × 2,034.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.22x = 10,122,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122,047.36/3,606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.83

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