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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.58, 4,978.60 and 2,210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.58, 4,978.60 and 2,210.06 is: 3,049.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.58 : 4,978.60 = 2,210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.58/4,978.60 = 2,210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.58x = 4,978.60 × 2,210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.58x = 11,003,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,003,004.72/3,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.97

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