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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.59, 4,979.80 and 2,116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.59, 4,979.80 and 2,116.76 is: 2,921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.59 : 4,979.80 = 2,116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.59/4,979.80 = 2,116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.59x = 4,979.80 × 2,116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.59x = 10,541,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,541,007.29/3,607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.90

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