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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.51, 4,829.95 and 2,242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.51, 4,829.95 and 2,242.11 is: 3,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.51 : 4,829.95 = 2,242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.51/4,829.95 = 2,242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.51x = 4,829.95 × 2,242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.51x = 10,829,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,829,287.50/3,501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.75

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