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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.31, 4,976.94 and 2,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.31, 4,976.94 and 2,034.37 is: 2,807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.31 : 4,976.94 = 2,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.31/4,976.94 = 2,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.31x = 4,976.94 × 2,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.31x = 10,124,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,124,937.43/3,606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.56

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