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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.67, 4,847.07 and 2,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.67, 4,847.07 and 2,184.58 is: 3,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.67 : 4,847.07 = 2,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.67/4,847.07 = 2,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.67x = 4,847.07 × 2,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.67x = 10,588,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,812.18/3,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.32

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