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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.29, 4,976.85 and 2,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.29, 4,976.85 and 2,034.35 is: 2,807.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.29 : 4,976.85 = 2,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.29/4,976.85 = 2,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.29x = 4,976.85 × 2,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.29x = 10,124,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,124,619.74/3,606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.49

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