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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.52, 4,975.48 and 2,112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.52, 4,975.48 and 2,112.92 is: 2,916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.52 : 4,975.48 = 2,112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.52/4,975.48 = 2,112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.52x = 4,975.48 × 2,112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.52x = 10,512,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,512,791.20/3,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.56

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