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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.46, 4,976.94 and 2,034.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.46, 4,976.94 and 2,034.59 is: 2,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.46 : 4,976.94 = 2,034.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.46/4,976.94 = 2,034.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.46x = 4,976.94 × 2,034.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.46x = 10,126,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,126,015.10/3,606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.75

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