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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.71, 4,977.50 and 2,013.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.71, 4,977.50 and 2,013.67 is: 2,779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.71 : 4,977.50 = 2,013.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.71/4,977.50 = 2,013.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.71x = 4,977.50 × 2,013.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.71x = 10,023,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,032.24/3,606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.00

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