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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.33, 4,976.79 and 2,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.33, 4,976.79 and 2,013.24 is: 2,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.33 : 4,976.79 = 2,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.33/4,976.79 = 2,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.33x = 4,976.79 × 2,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.33x = 10,019,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019,456.65/3,606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.30

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