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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.85, 4,976.67 and 2,347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.85, 4,976.67 and 2,347.77 is: 3,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.85 : 4,976.67 = 2,347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.85/4,976.67 = 2,347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.85x = 4,976.67 × 2,347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.85x = 11,684,076.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,684,076.53/3,606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.41

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