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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.28, 4,976.61 and 2,012.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.28, 4,976.61 and 2,012.85 is: 2,777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.28 : 4,976.61 = 2,012.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.28/4,976.61 = 2,012.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.28x = 4,976.61 × 2,012.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.28x = 10,017,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,017,144.56/3,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.69

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