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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.59, 4,971.58 and 2,110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.59, 4,971.58 and 2,110.21 is: 2,912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.59 : 4,971.58 = 2,110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.59/4,971.58 = 2,110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.59x = 4,971.58 × 2,110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.59x = 10,491,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,491,060.13/3,602.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.09

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