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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.52, 4,974.76 and 2,189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.52, 4,974.76 and 2,189.15 is: 3,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.52 : 4,974.76 = 2,189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.52/4,974.76 = 2,189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.52x = 4,974.76 × 2,189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.52x = 10,890,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890,495.85/3,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.51

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