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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.21, 4,110.80 and 2,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.21, 4,110.80 and 2,604.15 is: 3,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.21 : 4,110.80 = 2,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.21/4,110.80 = 2,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.21x = 4,110.80 × 2,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.21x = 10,705,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,705,141.45/2,973.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.54

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