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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.30, 4,976.70 and 2,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.30, 4,976.70 and 2,034.40 is: 2,807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.30 : 4,976.70 = 2,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.30/4,976.70 = 2,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.30x = 4,976.70 × 2,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.30x = 10,124,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,124,598.48/3,606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.48

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