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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.56, 4,977.53 and 2,115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.56, 4,977.53 and 2,115.06 is: 2,919.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.56 : 4,977.53 = 2,115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.56/4,977.53 = 2,115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.56x = 4,977.53 × 2,115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.56x = 10,527,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,527,774.60/3,606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.06

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