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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.03, 4,975.47 and 2,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.03, 4,975.47 and 2,114.10 is: 2,916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.03 : 4,975.47 = 2,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.03/4,975.47 = 2,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.03x = 4,975.47 × 2,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.03x = 10,518,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,518,641.13/3,606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.96

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