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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.50, 4,976.98 and 2,209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.50, 4,976.98 and 2,209.26 is: 3,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.50 : 4,976.98 = 2,209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.50/4,976.98 = 2,209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.50x = 4,976.98 × 2,209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.50x = 10,995,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,995,442.83/3,606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.78

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