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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.62, 4,977.48 and 2,189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.62, 4,977.48 and 2,189.98 is: 3,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.62 : 4,977.48 = 2,189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.62/4,977.48 = 2,189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.62x = 4,977.48 × 2,189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.62x = 10,900,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,900,583.77/3,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.38

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