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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.56, 4,976.42 and 2,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.56, 4,976.42 and 2,280.76 is: 3,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.56 : 4,976.42 = 2,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.56/4,976.42 = 2,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.56x = 4,976.42 × 2,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.56x = 11,350,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,350,019.68/3,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.18

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