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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.40, 4,842.96 and 2,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.40, 4,842.96 and 2,183.20 is: 3,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.40 : 4,842.96 = 2,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.40/4,842.96 = 2,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.40x = 4,842.96 × 2,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.40x = 10,573,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573,150.27/3,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.95

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