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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.27, 4,989.14 and 2,122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.27, 4,989.14 and 2,122.65 is: 2,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.27 : 4,989.14 = 2,122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.27/4,989.14 = 2,122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.27x = 4,989.14 × 2,122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.27x = 10,590,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590,198.02/3,615.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.30

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