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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.35, 4,976.68 and 2,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.35, 4,976.68 and 2,035.14 is: 2,807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.35 : 4,976.68 = 2,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.35/4,976.68 = 2,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.35x = 4,976.68 × 2,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.35x = 10,128,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128,254.32/3,607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.67

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