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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.30, 4,976.15 and 2,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.30, 4,976.15 and 2,034.41 is: 2,807.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.30 : 4,976.15 = 2,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.30/4,976.15 = 2,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.30x = 4,976.15 × 2,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.30x = 10,123,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123,494.27/3,606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.17

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