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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.54, 4,977.65 and 2,280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.54, 4,977.65 and 2,280.51 is: 3,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.54 : 4,977.65 = 2,280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.54/4,977.65 = 2,280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.54x = 4,977.65 × 2,280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.54x = 11,351,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,351,586.30/3,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.63

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