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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.47, 4,978.22 and 2,035.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.47, 4,978.22 and 2,035.55 is: 2,809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.47 : 4,978.22 = 2,035.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.47/4,978.22 = 2,035.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.47x = 4,978.22 × 2,035.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.47x = 10,133,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,417.99/3,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.01

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