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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.99, 4,846.55 and 2,253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.99, 4,846.55 and 2,253.55 is: 3,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.99 : 4,846.55 = 2,253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.99/4,846.55 = 2,253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.99x = 4,846.55 × 2,253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.99x = 10,921,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,921,951.15/3,511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.90

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