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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.26, 4,967.70 and 2,108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.26, 4,967.70 and 2,108.19 is: 2,908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.26 : 4,967.70 = 2,108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.26/4,967.70 = 2,108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.26x = 4,967.70 × 2,108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.26x = 10,472,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,855.46/3,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.92

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