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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.55, 4,845.52 and 2,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.55, 4,845.52 and 2,183.46 is: 3,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.55 : 4,845.52 = 2,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.55/4,845.52 = 2,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.55x = 4,845.52 × 2,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.55x = 10,579,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,579,999.10/3,510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.78

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