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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.03, 4,983.78 and 2,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.03, 4,983.78 and 2,284.06 is: 3,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.03 : 4,983.78 = 2,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.03/4,983.78 = 2,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.03x = 4,983.78 × 2,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.03x = 11,383,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383,252.55/3,610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.23

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