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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.14, 4,976.87 and 2,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.14, 4,976.87 and 2,189.64 is: 3,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.14 : 4,976.87 = 2,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.14/4,976.87 = 2,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.14x = 4,976.87 × 2,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.14x = 10,897,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,897,542.68/3,607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.10

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