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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.06, 4,977.89 and 2,114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.06, 4,977.89 and 2,114.77 is: 2,918.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.06 : 4,977.89 = 2,114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.06/4,977.89 = 2,114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.06x = 4,977.89 × 2,114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.06x = 10,527,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,527,081.86/3,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.47

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