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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.68, 4,975.26 and 2,279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.68, 4,975.26 and 2,279.07 is: 3,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.68 : 4,975.26 = 2,279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.68/4,975.26 = 2,279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.68x = 4,975.26 × 2,279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.68x = 11,338,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,338,965.81/3,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.01

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