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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.51, 4,977.12 and 2,034.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.51, 4,977.12 and 2,034.57 is: 2,807.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.51 : 4,977.12 = 2,034.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.51/4,977.12 = 2,034.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.51x = 4,977.12 × 2,034.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.51x = 10,126,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,126,299.04/3,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.78

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