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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,608.74, 4,979.22 and 2,192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,608.74, 4,979.22 and 2,192.39 is: 3,024.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,608.74 : 4,979.22 = 2,192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,608.74/4,979.22 = 2,192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,608.74x = 4,979.22 × 2,192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,608.74x = 10,916,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916,392.14/3,608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.99

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