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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.76, 4,970.58 and 2,109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.76, 4,970.58 and 2,109.47 is: 2,911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.76 : 4,970.58 = 2,109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.76/4,970.58 = 2,109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.76x = 4,970.58 × 2,109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.76x = 10,485,289.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,485,289.39/3,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.16

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