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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.82, 4,973.88 and 2,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.82, 4,973.88 and 2,189.24 is: 3,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.82 : 4,973.88 = 2,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.82/4,973.88 = 2,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.82x = 4,973.88 × 2,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.82x = 10,889,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889,029.49/3,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.69

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