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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.84, 4,973.15 and 2,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.84, 4,973.15 and 2,111.24 is: 2,914.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.84 : 4,973.15 = 2,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.84/4,973.15 = 2,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.84x = 4,973.15 × 2,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.84x = 10,499,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,499,493.62/3,602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.22

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