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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.91, 4,976.66 and 2,114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.91, 4,976.66 and 2,114.43 is: 2,918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.91 : 4,976.66 = 2,114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.91/4,976.66 = 2,114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.91x = 4,976.66 × 2,114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.91x = 10,522,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522,788.63/3,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.21

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