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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.73, 4,976.26 and 2,189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.73, 4,976.26 and 2,189.09 is: 3,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.73 : 4,976.26 = 2,189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.73/4,976.26 = 2,189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.73x = 4,976.26 × 2,189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.73x = 10,893,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893,481.00/3,605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.16

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