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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.77, 4,977.36 and 2,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.77, 4,977.36 and 2,034.96 is: 2,808.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.77 : 4,977.36 = 2,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.77/4,977.36 = 2,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.77x = 4,977.36 × 2,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.77x = 10,128,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128,718.33/3,606.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.26

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