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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.67, 4,848.45 and 2,185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.67, 4,848.45 and 2,185.59 is: 3,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.67 : 4,848.45 = 2,185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.67/4,848.45 = 2,185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.67x = 4,848.45 × 2,185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.67x = 10,596,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,596,699.59/3,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.71

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