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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.48, 4,179.63 and 2,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.48, 4,179.63 and 2,195.82 is: 3,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.48 : 4,179.63 = 2,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.48/4,179.63 = 2,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.48x = 4,179.63 × 2,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.48x = 9,177,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,715.15/3,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.48

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