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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.37, 4,975.64 and 2,114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.37, 4,975.64 and 2,114.53 is: 2,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.37 : 4,975.64 = 2,114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.37/4,975.64 = 2,114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.37x = 4,975.64 × 2,114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.37x = 10,521,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,521,115.17/3,606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.37

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