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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.46, 4,978.73 and 2,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.46, 4,978.73 and 2,115.94 is: 2,920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.46 : 4,978.73 = 2,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.46/4,978.73 = 2,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.46x = 4,978.73 × 2,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.46x = 10,534,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,534,693.96/3,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.25

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