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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.49, 4,968.90 and 2,184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.49, 4,968.90 and 2,184.31 is: 3,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.49 : 4,968.90 = 2,184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.49/4,968.90 = 2,184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.49x = 4,968.90 × 2,184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.49x = 10,853,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853,617.96/3,600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.48

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