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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.84, 4,975.91 and 2,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.84, 4,975.91 and 2,113.24 is: 2,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.84 : 4,975.91 = 2,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.84/4,975.91 = 2,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.84x = 4,975.91 × 2,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.84x = 10,515,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,515,292.05/3,604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.99

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