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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.26, 4,975.62 and 2,171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.26, 4,975.62 and 2,171.03 is: 2,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.26 : 4,975.62 = 2,171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.26/4,975.62 = 2,171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.26x = 4,975.62 × 2,171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.26x = 10,802,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,802,195.41/3,606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.41

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