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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.37, 4,970.54 and 2,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.37, 4,970.54 and 2,109.20 is: 2,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.37 : 4,970.54 = 2,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.37/4,970.54 = 2,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.37x = 4,970.54 × 2,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.37x = 10,483,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,483,852.42/3,601.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.07

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