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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.76, 4,981.37 and 2,432.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.76, 4,981.37 and 2,432.21 is: 3,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.76 : 4,981.37 = 2,432.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.76/4,981.37 = 2,432.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.76x = 4,981.37 × 2,432.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.76x = 12,115,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,115,700.86/3,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.45

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