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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.92, 4,997.94 and 2,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.92, 4,997.94 and 2,130.80 is: 2,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.92 : 4,997.94 = 2,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.92/4,997.94 = 2,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.92x = 4,997.94 × 2,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.92x = 10,649,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,649,610.55/3,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.51

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