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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.94, 4,981.58 and 2,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.94, 4,981.58 and 2,266.28 is: 3,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.94 : 4,981.58 = 2,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.94/4,981.58 = 2,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.94x = 4,981.58 × 2,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.94x = 11,289,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,289,624.55/3,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.37

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