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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.78, 4,989.84 and 2,123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.78, 4,989.84 and 2,123.13 is: 2,929.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.78 : 4,989.84 = 2,123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.78/4,989.84 = 2,123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.78x = 4,989.84 × 2,123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.78x = 10,594,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594,079.00/3,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.96

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