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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.68, 4,842.36 and 2,181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.68, 4,842.36 and 2,181.82 is: 3,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.68 : 4,842.36 = 2,181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.68/4,842.36 = 2,181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.68x = 4,842.36 × 2,181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.68x = 10,565,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565,157.90/3,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.01

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