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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.54, 4,976.94 and 2,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.54, 4,976.94 and 2,766.76 is: 3,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.54 : 4,976.94 = 2,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.54/4,976.94 = 2,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.54x = 4,976.94 × 2,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.54x = 13,769,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,769,996.45/3,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.01

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