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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.53, 4,976.48 and 2,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.53, 4,976.48 and 2,013.20 is: 2,777.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.53 : 4,976.48 = 2,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.53/4,976.48 = 2,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.53x = 4,976.48 × 2,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.53x = 10,018,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,018,614.59/3,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.91

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