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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.76, 4,978.62 and 2,035.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.76, 4,978.62 and 2,035.82 is: 2,809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.76 : 4,978.62 = 2,035.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.76/4,978.62 = 2,035.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.76x = 4,978.62 × 2,035.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.76x = 10,135,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135,549.28/3,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.38

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