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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.99, 4,972.32 and 2,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.99, 4,972.32 and 2,111.02 is: 2,913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.99 : 4,972.32 = 2,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.99/4,972.32 = 2,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.99x = 4,972.32 × 2,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.99x = 10,496,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,496,666.97/3,602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.32

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