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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.98, 4,846.91 and 2,236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.98, 4,846.91 and 2,236.77 is: 3,086.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.98 : 4,846.91 = 2,236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.98/4,846.91 = 2,236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.98x = 4,846.91 × 2,236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.98x = 10,841,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,841,411.70/3,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.98

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