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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.83, 4,396.77 and 2,412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.83, 4,396.77 and 2,412.18 is: 3,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.83 : 4,396.77 = 2,412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.83/4,396.77 = 2,412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.83x = 4,396.77 × 2,412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.83x = 10,605,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605,800.66/2,935.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.54

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