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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.41, 4,977.55 and 2,866.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.41, 4,977.55 and 2,866.83 is: 3,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.41 : 4,977.55 = 2,866.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.41/4,977.55 = 2,866.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.41x = 4,977.55 × 2,866.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.41x = 14,269,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,789.67/3,610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.40

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