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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.37, 4,974.72 and 2,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.37, 4,974.72 and 2,191.29 is: 3,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.37 : 4,974.72 = 2,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.37/4,974.72 = 2,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.37x = 4,974.72 × 2,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.37x = 10,901,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901,054.19/3,607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.88

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