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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.38, 4,975.50 and 2,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.38, 4,975.50 and 2,114.44 is: 2,917.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.38 : 4,975.50 = 2,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.38/4,975.50 = 2,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.38x = 4,975.50 × 2,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.38x = 10,520,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520,396.22/3,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.97

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