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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.56, 4,845.60 and 2,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.56, 4,845.60 and 2,183.60 is: 3,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.56 : 4,845.60 = 2,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.56/4,845.60 = 2,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.56x = 4,845.60 × 2,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.56x = 10,580,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580,852.16/3,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.01

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