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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.04, 4,897.58 and 2,114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.04, 4,897.58 and 2,114.11 is: 2,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.04 : 4,897.58 = 2,114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.04/4,897.58 = 2,114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.04x = 4,897.58 × 2,114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.04x = 10,354,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354,022.85/3,550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.59

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