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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.89, 4,970.84 and 2,111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.89, 4,970.84 and 2,111.49 is: 2,913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.89 : 4,970.84 = 2,111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.89/4,970.84 = 2,111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.89x = 4,970.84 × 2,111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.89x = 10,495,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,495,868.39/3,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.99

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