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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.54, 4,975.70 and 2,113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.54, 4,975.70 and 2,113.65 is: 2,916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.54 : 4,975.70 = 2,113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.54/4,975.70 = 2,113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.54x = 4,975.70 × 2,113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.54x = 10,516,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,516,877.74/3,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.87

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