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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.92, 4,973.94 and 2,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.92, 4,973.94 and 2,280.96 is: 3,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.92 : 4,973.94 = 2,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.92/4,973.94 = 2,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.92x = 4,973.94 × 2,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.92x = 11,345,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,345,358.18/3,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.57

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