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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.93, 4,977.58 and 2,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.93, 4,977.58 and 2,013.55 is: 2,778.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.93 : 4,977.58 = 2,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.93/4,977.58 = 2,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.93x = 4,977.58 × 2,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.93x = 10,022,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,628.06/3,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.71

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