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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.53, 4,977.55 and 2,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.53, 4,977.55 and 2,611.44 is: 3,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.53 : 4,977.55 = 2,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.53/4,977.55 = 2,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.53x = 4,977.55 × 2,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.53x = 12,998,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,998,576.44/3,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.18

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