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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.68, 4,988.44 and 2,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.68, 4,988.44 and 2,122.68 is: 2,929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.68 : 4,988.44 = 2,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.68/4,988.44 = 2,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.68x = 4,988.44 × 2,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.68x = 10,588,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,861.82/3,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.41

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