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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.54, 4,976.88 and 2,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.54, 4,976.88 and 2,013.12 is: 2,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.54 : 4,976.88 = 2,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.54/4,976.88 = 2,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.54x = 4,976.88 × 2,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.54x = 10,019,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019,056.67/3,606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.02

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