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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.63, 4,977.15 and 2,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.63, 4,977.15 and 2,034.72 is: 2,807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.63 : 4,977.15 = 2,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.63/4,977.15 = 2,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.63x = 4,977.15 × 2,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.63x = 10,127,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,127,106.65/3,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.91

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