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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.74, 4,840.86 and 2,182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.74, 4,840.86 and 2,182.75 is: 3,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.74 : 4,840.86 = 2,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.74/4,840.86 = 2,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.74x = 4,840.86 × 2,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.74x = 10,566,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566,383.25/3,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.73

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