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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.54, 4,976.16 and 2,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.54, 4,976.16 and 2,034.62 is: 2,807.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.54 : 4,976.16 = 2,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.54/4,976.16 = 2,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.54x = 4,976.16 × 2,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.54x = 10,124,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,124,594.66/3,606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.29

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