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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.60, 4,989.24 and 2,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.60, 4,989.24 and 2,123.40 is: 2,930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.60 : 4,989.24 = 2,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.60/4,989.24 = 2,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.60x = 4,989.24 × 2,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.60x = 10,594,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594,152.22/3,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.12

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