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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.66, 4,977.72 and 2,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.66, 4,977.72 and 2,035.26 is: 2,808.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.66 : 4,977.72 = 2,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.66/4,977.72 = 2,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.66x = 4,977.72 × 2,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.66x = 10,130,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,130,954.41/3,606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.96

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