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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.34, 4,975.95 and 2,430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.34, 4,975.95 and 2,430.76 is: 3,353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.34 : 4,975.95 = 2,430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.34/4,975.95 = 2,430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.34x = 4,975.95 × 2,430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.34x = 12,095,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095,340.22/3,606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.91

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