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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.68, 4,845.26 and 2,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.68, 4,845.26 and 2,184.80 is: 3,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.68 : 4,845.26 = 2,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.68/4,845.26 = 2,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.68x = 4,845.26 × 2,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.68x = 10,585,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,585,924.05/3,510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.35

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