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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.43, 4,976.99 and 2,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.43, 4,976.99 and 2,093.88 is: 2,889.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.43 : 4,976.99 = 2,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.43/4,976.99 = 2,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.43x = 4,976.99 × 2,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.43x = 10,421,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,421,219.82/3,606.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.62

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