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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.89, 4,977.59 and 2,823.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.89, 4,977.59 and 2,823.57 is: 3,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.89 : 4,977.59 = 2,823.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.89/4,977.59 = 2,823.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.89x = 4,977.59 × 2,823.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.89x = 14,054,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054,559.68/3,610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.27

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