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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.75, 3,561.08 and 2,218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.75, 3,561.08 and 2,218.62 is: 3,311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.75 : 3,561.08 = 2,218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.75/3,561.08 = 2,218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.75x = 3,561.08 × 2,218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.75x = 7,900,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,900,683.31/2,385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.61

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