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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.95, 4,977.37 and 2,013.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.95, 4,977.37 and 2,013.49 is: 2,778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.95 : 4,977.37 = 2,013.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.95/4,977.37 = 2,013.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.95x = 4,977.37 × 2,013.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.95x = 10,021,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,874.65/3,606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.49

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