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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.18, 4,046.01 and 2,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.18, 4,046.01 and 2,188 is: 3,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.18 : 4,046.01 = 2,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.18/4,046.01 = 2,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.18x = 4,046.01 × 2,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.18x = 8,852,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852,669.88/2,935.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.06

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