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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.66, 4,974.90 and 2,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.66, 4,974.90 and 2,941.46 is: 4,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.66 : 4,974.90 = 2,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.66/4,974.90 = 2,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.66x = 4,974.90 × 2,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.66x = 14,633,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633,469.35/3,605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.47

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