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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.76, 4,978.73 and 2,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.76, 4,978.73 and 2,283.82 is: 3,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.76 : 4,978.73 = 2,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.76/4,978.73 = 2,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.76x = 4,978.73 × 2,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.76x = 11,370,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,370,516.41/3,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.68

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