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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.93, 4,979.09 and 2,014.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.93, 4,979.09 and 2,014.67 is: 2,780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.93 : 4,979.09 = 2,014.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.93/4,979.09 = 2,014.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.93x = 4,979.09 × 2,014.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.93x = 10,031,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,031,240.73/3,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.33

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