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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,616.67, 4,991.72 and 2,125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,616.67, 4,991.72 and 2,125.07 is: 2,933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,616.67 : 4,991.72 = 2,125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,616.67/4,991.72 = 2,125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,616.67x = 4,991.72 × 2,125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,616.67x = 10,607,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,607,734.77/3,616.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.02

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