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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.76, 4,999.49 and 2,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.76, 4,999.49 and 2,130.74 is: 2,940.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.76 : 4,999.49 = 2,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.76/4,999.49 = 2,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.76x = 4,999.49 × 2,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.76x = 10,652,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,652,604.41/3,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.47

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