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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.72, 4,976.82 and 2,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.72, 4,976.82 and 2,034.54 is: 2,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.72 : 4,976.82 = 2,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.72/4,976.82 = 2,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.72x = 4,976.82 × 2,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.72x = 10,125,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125,539.36/3,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.41

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