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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.36, 4,976.73 and 2,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.36, 4,976.73 and 2,012.94 is: 2,777.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.36 : 4,976.73 = 2,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.36/4,976.73 = 2,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.36x = 4,976.73 × 2,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.36x = 10,017,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,017,858.89/3,606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.83

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