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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.46, 4,975.52 and 2,113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.46, 4,975.52 and 2,113.83 is: 2,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.46 : 4,975.52 = 2,113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.46/4,975.52 = 2,113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.46x = 4,975.52 × 2,113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.46x = 10,517,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,517,392.87/3,606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.27

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