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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.13, 4,976.99 and 2,190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.13, 4,976.99 and 2,190.78 is: 3,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.13 : 4,976.99 = 2,190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.13/4,976.99 = 2,190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.13x = 4,976.99 × 2,190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.13x = 10,903,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,903,479.20/3,607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.76

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