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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,515.59, 4,851.15 and 2,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,515.59, 4,851.15 and 2,023.22 is: 2,791.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,515.59 : 4,851.15 = 2,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,515.59/4,851.15 = 2,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,515.59x = 4,851.15 × 2,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,515.59x = 9,814,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,943.70/3,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.83

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