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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.66, 4,976.01 and 2,428.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.66, 4,976.01 and 2,428.38 is: 3,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.66 : 4,976.01 = 2,428.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.66/4,976.01 = 2,428.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.66x = 4,976.01 × 2,428.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.66x = 12,083,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,083,643.16/3,606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.37

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