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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.40, 4,989.11 and 2,122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.40, 4,989.11 and 2,122.79 is: 2,930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.40 : 4,989.11 = 2,122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.40/4,989.11 = 2,122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.40x = 4,989.11 × 2,122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.40x = 10,590,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590,797.26/3,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.17

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