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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.28, 4,976.98 and 2,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.28, 4,976.98 and 2,034.52 is: 2,807.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.28 : 4,976.98 = 2,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.28/4,976.98 = 2,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.28x = 4,976.98 × 2,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.28x = 10,125,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125,765.35/3,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.81

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