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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.71, 4,993.56 and 2,127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.71, 4,993.56 and 2,127.69 is: 2,935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.71 : 4,993.56 = 2,127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.71/4,993.56 = 2,127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.71x = 4,993.56 × 2,127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.71x = 10,624,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,624,747.68/3,619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.25

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