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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.62, 4,968.98 and 2,108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.62, 4,968.98 and 2,108.68 is: 2,910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.62 : 4,968.98 = 2,108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.62/4,968.98 = 2,108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.62x = 4,968.98 × 2,108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.62x = 10,477,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,477,988.75/3,600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.05

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